VIA Board Unanimously Adopts $307.6M Operating Budget
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a $307.6 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was named Transit Agency of the Year, earlier this month by Latinos In Transit at their annual leadership summit.
Houston Community College Launches New Aviation Workforce Training Program
Houston Community College (HCC) has a new aircraft for its comprehensive aviation maintenance technician program.
DART Gets Lease Agreement at Knoll Trail Crossing in North Dallas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has signed a 10-year office lease at Knoll Trail Crossing.
TxDOT Introducing New Process to Help Improve Roundabouts, Intersection Safety
TxDOT is introducing a new process to help select roundabouts and other innovations to improve safety at intersections — where one-third of Texas’ fatal and injury crashes happen.
Aviation, Energy Industries to Gather at North America’s Leading SAF and Aviation Decarbonization Event in Houston
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress is preparing to bring together over 600 senior leaders from across the aviation decarbonization value chain in Houston from Oct. 2-4, 2024.
TxDOT Pushes Forward on Buyback of SH 288
To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on which to drive, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to terminate the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement.
VIA’s Silver Line Moves Closer to Reality with Funding
The VIA Board of Trustees for the Advanced Transportation District finalized an agreement with Bexar County on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, allowing the VIA Rapid Silver Line to move forward in seeking federal matching funds.
Study Shows Development Projects Near DART Light Rail Stations Boast Significant Economic Benefits
Transit-oriented developments in the DART service area generated nearly $1 billion in direct spending and spurred 11,000 jobs between 2019 and 2021, Lee announced during her second annual State of the Agency address.
DFW Airport Announces Start of Transformational Work on $9 Billion Capital Plan with Reimagining of Terminal C
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan called “DFW Forward.”
Houston Airports Moves Forward in Voluntary Global Program that Strives to Mitigate Airport Carbon Emissions
Airports Council International (ACI) announced that George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) achieved Level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.
Austin Awarded $10.5 Million Federal Grant for Citywide Pedestrian Safety
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding will allow the city to install crossings at nearly 50 locations and more fully develop the city’s Living Streets Program.
Charlie Jenkins Assumes Role as Port Houston CEO
Port Houston announced that Charlie Jenkins has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, taking the reins from long-time executive director Roger Guenther following his retirement.
Gov. Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $148 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure.
METRO Introduces Electric Buses into its Fleet
Passengers on two local bus routes will experience a quieter, smoother ride as METRO rolls out its first zero-emission electric buses for regular service.
Construction Officially Underway for Galveston’s 4th Cruise Terminal – Future Home of MSC Seascape
Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to convert an existing cargo warehouse into the port’s fourth cruise terminal.
Houston-Based KBR Awarded Estimated $153M Contract Supporting Naval Test Wing Atlantic Aircrew Services
KBR announced it has been awarded an estimated $153 million cost plus fixed fee recompete contract to support Naval Test Wings Atlantic and Pacific Aircrew Services over a five-year period.
SIXT USA Announces New Car Rental Branch at Hobby Airport
The opening solidifies SIXT’s presence in Texas where it now operates eight car rental branches in the state’s largest cities including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
TxDOT Delivers $156 Million to Transit Agencies Across Texas
New funding for public transit from the Texas Department of Transportation will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations. According to a news release, more than $123 million in funding was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission this summer to support transit programs…
Port Houston Surpasses 2M TEUs Faster Than Ever
Port Houston, the fifth-largest container port in the nation, has surpassed the two million TEU mark faster than ever.