Drainage system fixed along I-17 in flood prone areas in Phoenix
A drainage system on I-17 in Phoenix in a spot that commonly becomes flooded during stormy periods, like monsoon season, has been replaced. Work on the new system began in the spring of 2020 and its cost was $38 million.
Passengers see fewer flight cancellations, delays for July 4th weekend
One of the biggest concerns was whether 5G signals would interfere with aircraft equipment that's critical when planes land in low visibility.
United CEO apologizes for flying private jet while the airline delayed, canceled thousands of flights
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apologized Friday for flying a private jet this week while passengers were left stranded by thousands of delays and cancelations this week.
Most pickup trucks ‘fall short’ in rear seat safety, new study finds
“All these things tell us that the rear seat belts need improvement,” the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wrote.
Amtrak train derailment: Crews work to clear tracks in Moorpark
An Amtrak train carrying 198 passengers derailed Wednesday after striking a water truck on the tracks in Moorpark; 15 people were injured.
Yamaha will stop making snowmobiles after 50+ years
The company announced Wednesday, "it will be difficult to continue a sustainable business in the snowmobile market."
Gov. Newsom signs interim budget on BART, vowing to give public transit $5.1 billion
Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART.
United CEO Scott Kirby slams FAA for flight cancellations, delays
The head of United Airlines lambasted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) claiming that air traffic control staffing problems led to flight disruptions in the New York City area over the weekend.
US government to award $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses
The grants will allow transit agencies and governments to buy 1,700 U.S.-built buses, and half of the vehicles will have zero carbon emissions.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to extend transportation sales tax in Maricopa County
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol, which was criticized by Republican lawmakers as a waste.
Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic
A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Canadian officials say the five-person submersible was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland.
Some downtown Phoenix residents woken up by loud train horns in the middle of the night
Residents in parts of Downtown Phoenix are complaining about loud train noises that are waking them up in the middle of the night.
Virgin Galactic announces first commercial spaceflights this summer
Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight is scheduled to be a research mission launched June 27, followed by a private astronaut flight in August.
UPS drivers to get air-conditioned trucks for 1st time under union agreement
UPS has reached a tentative agreement with the Teamsters union on heat safety for drivers in its iconic brown delivery trucks.
Toyota announces plans for EV battery that charges in 10 minutes or less
Charging time is one of the main drawbacks of electric vehicles.
Over 354K Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles recalled over rear coil spring issue
Stellantis said the rear coil springs can fall off while the recalled Jeeps are being driven. Here are the specific vehicles impacted.
Sky Harbor, NWS keeping flights safe during monsoon
The start of the monsoon is just days away, so we're getting an inside look to see how Sky Harbor Airport is preparing for the storm season. Monsoon storms hit hard and they hit fast, so communication is key. The National Weather Service says during the monsoon, they send daily weather briefings to the airport so they can prepare in advance for any severe weather. Once they get word of a storm, the airport tracks it as it comes in and sends out alerts to their crews to secure the runways.
'I couldn’t find any air pockets': Passenger speaks after tour boat capsizes in NY cave, killing 1
A passenger thrown from a boat that flipped over with 29 people aboard during a tour of a cavern system says he fought to breathe in the chilly water under the capsized craft.
What Philadelphia can learn from Atlanta's I-85 collapse
A heavily traveled segment of Interstate 95 remains closed indefinitely in Philadelphia after an overpass section collapsed on Sunday following a fiery tanker truck crash. Pennsylvania's transportation officials will probably draw lessons learned from a similar incident in Atlanta in 2017.