Transportation & Infrastructure
Coverage of the Department of Transportation and everything related to the nation's infrastructure.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family killed in an airplane crash in North Carolina
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife and children died in a plane crash Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver
A business jet with six people aboard crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said.
Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the D.C. plane crash
Senators from both parties pushed Thursday for changes to a massive defense bill after crash investigators and victims’ families warned the legislation would undo key safety reforms stemming from a collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington that killed 67 people.
Climate change is straining Alaska’s Arctic. A new mining road may push the region past the brink
Ice blocks drift past Tristen Pattee’s boat as he scans the banks of Northwest Alaska’s Kobuk River for caribou. His great uncle Ernest steadies a rifle on his lap. It’s the last day of September, and by every measure of history and memory, thousands should have crossed by now. But the tundra is empty, save for the mountains looming on the horizon - the Gates of the Arctic National Park.
AAA: Low gas prices drive record 122.4 million people traveling over winter holidays
Falling gas prices will contribute to a record-high 122.4 million Americans traveling for Christmas and New Year’s, the American Automobile Association estimated Wednesday.
December is a great time to buy a new car and this is why
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, the remaining weeks of December could very well be a great time to buy. Several recurring industry trends converge at year-end, creating favorable conditions that can help you save money. The auto experts at Edmunds have come up with three key reasons why December often delivers the opportunity for better deals - and what to know to ensure you get the best one.
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.
Missing Chantilly man found dead in submerged car in Occoquan River
An elderly Chantilly man reported missing last week was found dead in a submerged car in the Occoquan River in Lorton, Virginia, on Monday.
Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022.
Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration on Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders across the government.
Water problem closes lodging at Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Visitor accommodations at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim will be closed indefinitely starting Saturday due to water issues.
UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
A deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky stemmed from corporate choices that favored profits over safety, according to a lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits Wednesday, which allege the company kept flying older aircraft without increasing maintenance beyond what’s regularly scheduled.
Cloned key fobs and antennas are powering a new wave of car thefts in U.S.
Gone are the days when car thieves hotwired vehicles or hacked ignitions with a screwdriver and a USB cable.
What to know about missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 as search resumes
More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation’s most baffling mysteries.
Trump eyes makeover for Dulles airport
President Trump said he has set his reconstruction sights on Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Maryland workers have second-worst commute nationwide, according to Census data
Maryland, the District and Virginia all rank in the top 10 for longest average commuting times, according to new data from the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Federal review finds 44% of U.S. trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements.
Americans shun EVs as tax credits disappear; industry adjusting to rollback of rules
Americans were already feeling uneasy about purchasing an electric vehicle. Then the generous tax subsidies ended.
Heavy snow predicted for Northeast as Midwest still struggles with Thanksgiving weather snarls
Black ice, snow showers and fog pestered post-holiday travelers in the Midwest on Monday while the Northeast geared up for its first major snowstorm of the season.
Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch
Airbus is inspecting panels on its bestselling A320 passenger jets after quality control problems surfaced, days after it reported that it was scrambling to fix a separate software problem affecting about 6,000 of the popular planes.
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Document: Infrastructure 2018: Moving America Forward — Land, Water and Air
Download the Special Report available in the March 22, 2018, edition of The Washington Times. (4.2 MB)
