Roadway closed near Capitol after man allegedly drives onto Mall
Jesse Byrnes - 05/17/16 03:54 PM EDT
Officials were resportedly responding to a possible hazmat situation.
Transportation
Transportation news stories, video and regulations
House panel to hold hearing on long airport lines
Melanie Zanona - 05/17/16 06:00 AM EDT
“This is suddenly an out-of-control situation,” Rep. Michael McCaul said.
Report: Private sector key to nation’s infrastructure, but hurdles remain
Melanie Zanona - 05/16/16 04:43 PM EDT
A group recommends states and localities highlight the cost of inaction.
Five infrastructure emergencies
Melanie Zanona - 05/16/16 06:00 AM EDT
Some crumbling structures are threatening both the economy and public safety.
Lawmakers rip TSA for $90K bonuses amid failed security tests
Melanie Zanona - 05/12/16 04:51 PM EDT
Jason Chaffetz questioned giving such big bonuses to people involved in a "total failure."
Lyft more than doubles settlement offer with drivers
David McCabe - 05/12/16 09:49 AM EDT
A federal judge rejected a previous deal.
Battle to ease airport wait times shifts to House
Melanie Zanona - 05/11/16 01:31 PM EDT
Senate appropriators already approved a plan to shift TSA funding.
Senate Dems to airlines: Stop charging bag fees
Tim Devaney - 05/10/16 05:27 PM EDT
This would save time for travelers and cut down on long wait lines, they say.
AAA: Pot-related traffic deaths a concern
Tim Devaney - 05/10/16 11:52 AM EDT
In Washington state, the number of marijuana-related traffic deaths has doubled.
Feds expand efforts to detect drones near airports
Melanie Zanona - 05/10/16 09:00 AM EDT
There has been a sharp increase in the number of drone sightings near airports.
Feds issue new safety directives for DC Metro
Melanie Zanona - 05/09/16 11:52 AM EDT
The directive comes after two smoke incidents near Federal Center last week.
Metro's mishaps raise scrutiny on safety agencies
Melanie Zanona - 05/08/16 09:00 AM EDT
A report from a federal safety board is calling for changes at a number of agencies.
Feds: Human error caused deadly Amtrak derailment
Melanie Zanona - 05/17/16 12:01 PM EDT
The engineer reportedly become distracted by radio chatter before speeding around a sharp curve.
Deadly Amtrak derailment caused by distracted operator: report
Melanie Zanona - 05/16/16 06:44 PM EDT
Investigators also believe there was a problem with the train's emergency windows.
How politics are getting in the way of better roads and bridges
Melanie Zanona - 05/16/16 06:00 AM EDT
Attempts to revitalize the nation's infrastructure have gone nowhere.
DC Metro to close at midnight on weekends starting next month
Melanie Zanona - 05/13/16 02:06 PM EDT
The move is part of a massive rehabilitation effort.
TSA chief says agency no longer retaliating against whistleblowers
Melanie Zanona - 05/12/16 12:00 PM EDT
Whistleblowers have accused TSA of punishing staff who report waste, fraud or abuse.
DC Metro must complete urgent repairs before starting rehab effort
Melanie Zanona - 05/11/16 04:12 PM EDT
Metro will need to clean drains, remove debris, inspect power cables and replace insulators.
Pilots file sex discrimination charges against Frontier Airlines
Lydia Wheeler - 05/11/16 11:15 AM EDT
Four female pilots have filed sexual discrimination charges against Frontier Airlines.
Transportation chief considered shuttering DC Metro after latest smoke incident
Melanie Zanona - 05/10/16 03:12 PM EDT
He warned shutdowns are still on the table if the transit agency doesn't shape up.
Senate approves bill to study oil train derailment training
Devin Henry - 05/10/16 11:45 AM EDT
The Senate approved Monday a bill to increase training efforts for rail car accidents first...
Conservative groups slam GOP plan to spin off air traffic control
Melanie Zanona - 05/09/16 05:05 PM EDT
The organizations are primarily concerned about labor provisions in the bill.
Uber, Lyft leaving Austin after major defeat on background checks
David McCabe - 05/09/16 08:19 AM EDT
Voters rejected an initiative to stop fingerprint-based background checks.
Tea Party candidate hopes to run as a Democrat to oust GOP chairman
Melanie Zanona - 05/06/16 03:39 PM EDT
Art Halvorson is trying one last-ditch effort to unseat Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster.
