Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, cities consider bansMoves to ban right turns on red have drawn some of the most intense sentiments on pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Biden administration investing $3.5B to strengthen US electric gridThe Department of Energy said the new initiative marks the largest-ever investment in grid infrastructure.
Parts of I-25 remain closed for train derailment investigationSeveral miles of interstate remain closed while workers clean up debris and authorities determine whether the road was damaged in the incident.
One man's mission to provide broadband internet to his rural communityLast year, Jared Mauch's independent company connected about 30 rural homes to the internet. That number has now swelled to 400.
How US railroads will use their new infrastructure fundingCongress has allocated $1.4 billion to updating infrastructure and improving safety on U.S. railroads.
Feds to fund new runway lights following near missesFederal officials are conducting a review of six near misses at U.S. airports earlier this year as they try to maintain safe travel.
Biden administration awards $1.4B to improve rail safety in 35 statesProjects include track upgrades and bridge repairs, improving connectivity among railways, and making routes less vulnerable to extreme weather.
'We feel forgotten': Vermont flood victims navigate lengthy recoveryOne resident told Scripps News her home needs $200,000 in repairs but insurance will only cover a portion, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Buttigieg defends effort to fix ailing bridges across the countryThe secretary of transportation responds to a Scripps News investigation that found 14,000 bridges across the U.S. left in disrepair.
| Patrick Terpstra and Amy Fan
Amtrak train with 198 passengers hits truck, derails in CaliforniaMore than a dozen people were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, while the truck driver was transported to a trauma center.
Cleanup begins after train derailment in Montana's Yellowstone RiverOfficials said preliminary testing of water and air samples near the site did not indicate any threat to the public.
The White House is deploying another $1.7 billion to improve US busesNearly $1.7 billion will go toward zero- and low-emissions buses.
Cities seek funding to avoid public transit 'death spiral'As ridership is down in many cities across the U.S., some agencies are scrambling to secure funding to remain operational.
Officials: No threat from train that crashed into Yellowstone riverSeven train cars carrying hot asphalt and molten sulfur plunged into the rushing river on Saturday after the bridge gave way.
I-95 in Philadelphia reopens 12 days after deadly collapseThe roadway collapsed on June 11 when a truck caught fire, causing I-95 above it to completely buckle.
Underfunded US public transit puts reliability, safety at riskNationwide, there's a $176 billion backlog in unfunded transit projects, raising concerns about aging infrastructure and equipment.
Philadelphia bridge collapse likely to have broader economic impactsOne week after the deadly bridge collapse in Philadelphia, the economic impacts of a major interstate bridge collapsing are becoming apparent.
Pennsylvania using tons of recycled glass nuggets to rebuild I-95Pennsylvania has a plan to quickly rebuild Interstate 95, hopefully cutting down on traffic and supply chain effects.
I-95 destruction could lead to higher shipping costs, Buttigieg saysIn a visit to the damaged I-95 Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned of higher shipping costs as an effect of the destruction.
Body recovered from I-95 collapse in PhiladelphiaA body was recovered from the site of the 1-95 collapse in Philadelphia. The collapsed interstate remains a very active scene.
Section of busy Philadelphia interstate collapses after tanker firePhiladelphia Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to issue a disaster declaration on Monday.
Feds pump $115 million into Jackson, Mississippi, water systemThe payment is the first of $600 million earmarked to improve Jackson's crumbling water infrastructure.
| Casey Mendoza and Tammy Estwick
White House announces $570 million to fix dangerous rail crossingsAs part of the infrastructure law, the Biden administration will eliminate dangerous railroad crossings in many states.
| Haley Bull and Kellan Howell
Records missing, phones out: Flint water crisis not overNine years later, Scripps News Investigates found residents still waiting for the city to remove corroded pipes leaching lead into the drinking water.
| Carrie Cochran and Mark Greenblatt and Amy Fan
California passes 1st-in-nation emission rules for trainsThe rule will ban the use of locomotive engines more than 23 years old by 2030 and increase zero-emissions technology to transport goods.
White House announces nearly $300M to update and replace aging bridgesBridges are the latest recipient of improvement funds under the Biden administration's nationwide infrastructure plan.
Study finds urban water issues caused by excesses of the wealthyA study is pointing to the excesses of the rich as a major contributor to water crisis problems in urban areas.
American Airlines pilot: Reduced trainings will make flying less safeAirlines are cutting training, some pilots say, at the worst possible time, as more collision close-calls are happening and flight demand is surging.
25 train cars derailed in Montana, no injuries reportedAuthorities say there are no hazardous materials on the cars, and no injuries have been reported.
Evacuation order ended after train carrying ethanol derailsA BNSF Railway train derailed, causing a fire and prompting evacuations in Raymond, Minnesota.
Lowering your speed by just 5 mph could make the roads saferA speed limit study done in Seattle illustrates how a small decline in speed limits can make a big impact on road safety.
FAA calls on airlines to help prevent another travel meltdownThe FAA is changing some practices due to recent runway incursion events, and addressing possible effects of staffing shortages.
New railroad merger could impact rail safety nationwideThe railroad industry as a whole is facing intense scrutiny by the government and the public since the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
First major US railroad merger in 2 decades will go forwardCanadian Pacific's $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern will create the only railroad linking Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
