VIA breaks ground on region’s first Advanced Rapid Transit line
Local leaders and VIA Metropolitan Transit officials conducted a ceremonial groundbreaking on June 13 for the VIA Rapid Green Line today on the southern portion of the corridor, officially kicking off the project’s construction phase. Work on the Green Line is slated to begin in late July, starting with key utility relocation and other grade-level…
Major Projects Across the State in June
From the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, TxDOT continues to push forward on major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping Texas connected, safe, and moving into the future. Here’s a look back at groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings for projects across the state in June. Midland A significant traffic shift is underway in Midland, as the…
Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 Funded to Completion
Port Houston is pleased the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget has allocated $161 million for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. In addition, the President’s FY 2026 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget allocated $53.6 million to the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s No. 1 ranked waterway. These funds are in addition to…
CapMetro Celebrates 40 Years of Connecting Central Texas
CapMetro is celebrating a major milestone of 40 years connecting Central Texans through safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation. To commemorate this historic milestone, the City of Austin, Travis County, and the State of Texas have all issued proclamations marking July 1, 2025 as “CapMetro Day.” Since its founding in 1985, CapMetro has grown from…
San Antonio City Council Approves Creation of Multimodal Transportation Commission
In a major step toward building a safer, more connected transportation network, the San Antonio City Council passed an ordinance creating the Multimodal Transportation Commission. This new advisory body will provide input and recommendations on policies affecting not only drivers, but pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The commission’s creation follows a series of policy adoptions,…
Port Houston Reports Strong April Volumes
Port Houston had a strong April in terms of containers, handling 387,478 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across its public terminals, a double-digit increase of 20% compared to last year. April’s gains set a new record for April container volumes at Port Houston and followed a record-setting March as well. Year-to-date volumes are 1,456,173 TEUs through…
Port Houston to Host 4th Annual Houston International Maritime Conference
Houston is home to the nation’s biggest port and is host city for maritime’s hottest event, the Houston International Maritime Conference. With the nation’s largest petrochemical complex, 5th-ranked container terminals, and the busiest waterway in the U.S. all located in Houston, it’s the perfect location for this premier maritime conference. The 4th annual Houston International…
DART Begins Modernizing Cityplace/Uptown Station with New Escalators, Inclinators
The renovation is part of DART Transform, a modernization program that focuses on improving five core elements: vehicles, stations and passenger facilities, resiliency, a unified signaling system and operating facilities.
United Airlines Breaks Ground on $177M Equipment Facility, Opens Technical Training Facility at IAH
United is reportedly the largest airline in Houston, with more than 14,000 employees and more than 500 daily departures.
DART Senior Executive VP, COO Accepts Position with MTA New York City Transit
Jackson’s last day at the agency is set for Friday, May 2, 2025.
Port Houston Sees Biggest January on Record
Port Houston kicked off 2025 handling 356,407 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in January, reflecting a 7% increase, compared to the same month last year.
DFW Named Best Airport in North America by Airports Council International World
This is the airport’s third consecutive year receiving the honor.
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