Transportation
DART Pilot Program to Test Next Generation Bus Shelters
DART finished installing three versions of the new bus shelter prototypes at five bus stop locations across four cities on July 18 as part of a new pilot program.
VIA Ranks Top in Customer Satisfaction Ratings, Scale Suggests
VIA Metropolitan Transit customers have given the San Antonio-area transit agency the highest customer satisfaction rating for the first part of 2024, according to a national rating scale that scores several U.S. transit agencies on customer experience metrics.
Port Houston Approved for Cold Treatment
Port Houston announced its approval by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to handle cold treatment cargo.
DART Silver Line Testing to Begin Between Richardson and Plano
Residents in Plano and Richardson will soon be able to catch a glimpse of the new Silver Line trains in town with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) set to begin testing Monday, July 22.
Houston Airports Employees Support Colleagues Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, City of Houston employees working at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) have banded together to support their colleagues who were affected by the storm.
Clark Construction Building in Airports Nationwide, Including IAH
Clark Construction is working with its aviation partners to build the infrastructure that improves efficiency and maximizes comfort and convenience for the travelers who take to the skies, including at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Port Houston Welcomes Arrival of Hybrid-Electric Cranes
Port Houston announced the arrival of six hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
TxDOT Asking for Feedback on Record $104 Billion 10-Year Plan
The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) proposes $104.2 billion in transportation spending, making it the second year in a row that the UTP plan exceeds $100 billion.
VIA Paratransit Operators Place 1st and 6th at Nationals
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Jesse Rodriguez is the nation’s top paratransit operator, having secured the title at the Community Transportation Association of America’s National Community Transportation Roadeo.
DART Completes Vinyl Seat Upgrade on Light-Rail Vehicle Fleet
The conversion from old and faded fabric to sleek, new vinyl seat covers on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light-rail vehicle fleet is complete.
Wisk Aero and Houston Airports Partner to Bring Autonomous Air Taxis to the Greater Houston Region
Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, and Houston Airports have established a Memorandum of Understanding to bring autonomous air taxis to Greater Houston.
Rise in Trade Underscores Infrastructure Needs: TxDOT
As Texas continues to see a booming economy, TxDOT is working to address congestion at the U.S.-Mexico border to help the flow of goods between the two countries.
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