DC Metro fires 20 managers in overhaul effort
Melanie Zanona - 05/20/16 04:49 PM EDT
The move comes just days after Metro finalized its massive maintenance plan.
Transportation
Transportation news stories, video and regulations
TSA chief on EgyptAir crash: 'What we do is important'
Julian Hattem - 05/20/16 12:27 PM EDT
The TSA is facing public criticism over long lines at major airports.
Trump: More downed planes will lead to global 'depression'
Jesse Byrnes - 05/20/16 07:54 AM EDT
"I can practically guarantee who blew it up," Trump said of the EgyptAir jet.
Rebuilding plans capture spotlight
Melanie Zanona - 05/20/16 06:00 AM EDT
All three presidential candidates are calling for major spending on transportation.
Warren: Let on-demand workers organize
David McCabe - 05/19/16 02:49 PM EDT
Uber and Lyft have pushed back against formal unionization efforts.
Homeland Security chair: EgyptAir may have been downed by bomb
Scott Wong - 05/19/16 12:57 PM EDT
“Obviously, there are concerns of terrorism,” Michael McCaul said.
Motorcycle deaths up 10 percent in 2015
Melanie Zanona - 05/19/16 10:00 AM EDT
It's only the third time U.S. motorcycle fatalities have topped 5,000.
House panel backs transportation bill with trucking provisions
Melanie Zanona - 05/18/16 01:01 PM EDT
The bill addresses meal and rest break laws for commercial truck drivers.
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.
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.
Clinton urges Obama to block Norwegian Air from flying to US
Melanie Zanona - 05/20/16 01:08 PM EDT
Clinton joins a growing chorus of criticism surrounding the low-cost air carrier.
TSA expands PreCheck amid long airport lines
Melanie Zanona - 05/20/16 09:25 AM EDT
TSA has been struggling with staffing shortages and increased passenger volume.
Will government drive machines over man?
Patrick Maines, contributor - 05/20/16 06:30 AM EDT
Using driver safety as its reason, will we one day see government mandating driverless cars?
Senate passes broad spending bill with $1.1B in Zika funds
Jordain Carney - 05/19/16 03:56 PM EDT
The transportation, housing and veterans spending bill passed 89-8.
Debris found in Mediterranean does not belong to missing EgyptAir jet
Jesse Byrnes - 05/19/16 01:47 PM EDT
Officials said after the discovery that the wreckage does not belong to a plane.
DC Metro finalizes massive repair plan
Melanie Zanona - 05/19/16 11:40 AM EDT
The plan will begin June 4 with 13 straight days of continuous single-tracking in one area.
House prepping bill to relieve long airport lines
Melanie Zanona - 05/18/16 05:32 PM EDT
The bill would temporarily let airports pay for overtime for TSA screening officers.
TSA uproar spills into Congress
Melanie Zanona - 05/18/16 06:00 AM EDT
Massive airport security lines are creating pressure for Congress to do something.
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.
