Category: transportation
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Los Angeles Leaders Highlight $22 Million in State Funding for Sepulveda Basin
The Mayor's Office says fires in the Basin fell 43% in the first six months of 2026 and more than 120 encampments have been cleared.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentDisastersEnvironmentTransportationHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Sepulveda BasinKaren BassLos Angeles Fire Departmentstate fundingwildfire preventionSan Fernando Valleypublic parksLA Mayors OfficeLos Angelespublic safety911 emergency responseExecutive Directivemental health crisis response
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Fairfax Supervisor Alcorn Says He Would Have Voted to End Flock Camera Contract
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn says he would have voted to end Fairfax County's contract with Flock for license plate reader cameras, citing data security and surveillance concerns.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsElectionEnvironmentTransportationArtificial Intelligence Walter AlcornFlocklicense plate readersFairfax County Board of SupervisorsHunter Mill Districtearly votingCharge Up Fairfax
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Alaska Roundup: $249M Port MacKenzie Rail Grant, $32.8M Grid Funds and $25M Nuclear Investment
Alaska's weekly roundup: a $249 million federal rail grant for Port MacKenzie, $32.8 million in grid resilience funds, an Abbott settlement payout and a $25 million nuclear energy bet.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyTransportationLegal AlaskaAIDEAPort MacKenzie Rail ExtensionAlaska Energy AuthorityAbbott Laboratories settlementRural Health Transformation ProgramNuCube EnergyOffice of the Alaska Governor
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DHS Secretary Mullin Tours Coast Guard Aviation Facilities in North Carolina
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited the Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center and Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, observing aviation demonstrations and workforce training.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryTransportationFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Markwayne MullinU.S. Coast GuardDepartment of Homeland SecurityAviation Logistics CenterElizabeth CityNorth CarolinaAviation Technical Training CenterU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Fairfax Police Urge Residents to Lock Up During Crime Prevention Month
Fairfax County Police share burglary prevention tips for Crime Prevention Month, including free security assessments, as Road Shark passes 60,000 citations and warnings in 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsTransportation Fairfax Countyburglary preventionCrime Prevention MonthFairfax County Police DepartmentRoad SharkThe Pines communityaging servicesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Rocket Lab Prints New Neutron Forward Dome as Stage 2 Prepares to Ship
Rocket Lab says its Neutron team hit major milestones this week, printing a new Forward Dome and completing final checkouts on Stage 2 ahead of shipping to Launch Complex 3.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceTransportation Rocket LabNeutronLaunch Complex 3Forward DomeStage 2reusable rocketspace launchNew Zealand
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Port of Long Beach Recirculates Draft Study for Pier B Rail Project, Plans to Demolish Historic Transit Shed
Port of Long Beach recirculates a draft environmental report for changes to its Pier B rail project, including full demolition of a historic transit shed, and seeks public comment until Dec. 9.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentTransportationState GovernmentsTradeEnergy Port of Long BeachPier B On-Dock Rail Support Facilitysupplemental environmental impact reportpublic commentWilmingtontransit shed demolitionon-dock rail
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Seattle's 2026 Cruise Season Sets Records With $1.2 Billion Economic Boost
Port of Seattle's 2026 cruise season delivered an estimated record $1.2 billion in regional economic benefit and over 5,120 jobs, alongside record passengers and sailings.
BusinessTransportationEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesTravel Port of Seattlecruise industrySEA AirportAlaska AirlinesWings for AllTerminal 91Belltown Mural Festival
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Fairfax County's Road Shark Campaign Issues Over 60,000 Citations and Warnings in 2026
Fairfax County police closed the 2026 Road Shark campaign with more than 60,000 citations and warnings, a 23% rise over 2025, including 19,272 during the final October wave.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Road Shark campaignFairfax County Police Departmenttraffic enforcementVirginia State TroopersDWI arrestsreckless drivingdistracted drivingReston
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Mayor Bass Moves to Boost Metro Rider Safety and Rename Pershing Square Station for Biddy Mason
LA Metro Board Chair Karen Bass introduced motions to strengthen how Metro's public safety department responds to people in crisis and to rename Pershing Square Station after Biddy Mason.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMental Health Karen BassLA Metro BoardMetro rider safetyBiddy Mason StationPershing Square StationDepartment of Public SafetyLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Crystal City Metro Entrance Wins Envision Silver Award for Sustainable Design
Arlington's new Crystal City Metro entrance earns an Envision Silver Award for sustainable design ahead of its Spring 2027 opening, as early voting expands and the fall book sale begins.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEnergyElectionState GovernmentsEnvironment Crystal City Metro StationEnvision Silver AwardArlington CountyEarly VotingFall Book SaleMarine Corps MarathonPublic CommentInside ArlingtonReston
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Whitmer Names Appointees to 15 Michigan Boards and Commissions
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments across 15 state boards and commissions, including the State Officers' Compensation Commission, Wayne County Airport Authority and Michigan Opioids Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial Issues Gretchen WhitmerMichiganboard appointmentsState Officers' Compensation CommissionWayne County Airport AuthorityMichigan Opioids Task ForceChild Lead Exposure Elimination CommissionOffice of Michigan Governor
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Second Group of Importers Cleared to File CAPE Phase 3 Refund Claims as Gellert Global Group Mounts First Section 338 Challenge
Importers whose IOR numbers landed with CBP after last July's cutoff can now file CAPE Phase 3 refund claims, while Gellert Global Group has become the first court challenge to Section 338 Canada duties.
BusinessTradeEconomyLegalTransportationAsiaEurope CAPE Phase 3Section 338Gellert Global GroupCourt of International TradeFlexportocean freightair freightFlexport Global Logistics Update
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New West Springfield Assistant Commander Urges Pedestrian Safety and Locked Cars as School Year Begins
Captain Tiffany Horton takes over as West Springfield District assistant commander, warning of a rise in pedestrian accidents and reminding residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSATransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Police DepartmentWest Springfield District StationCaptain Tiffany Hortonpedestrian safetyOperation Safe Right Turnvehicle theft preventionCommunity Camera Sharing ProgramFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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FHWA Approves Another $15 Million for Connecticut Road and Bridge Repairs After August 2024 Flooding
Federal emergency relief to CTDOT for the August 2024 western Connecticut floods now totals $43 million, covering most of an estimated $51 million in road and bridge repair costs.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherTransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral WeatherEnvironment ConnecticutFederal Highway AdministrationNed LamontCTDOTAugust 2024 floodingemergency relief fundingOxford and Southbury bridgesConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Robot butler deposits, Unitree's H2-X demo and Tesla's Optimus ramp lead robotics coverage
The Rundown Robotics reports Tuesday Labs is taking $200 deposits on a $20K two-legged home robot, Unitree unveiled an H2-X rescue demo, and Tesla began Optimus production in Fremont.
Science & TechnologyBusinessRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTransportationFinancial Markets Tuesday LabsVoxel robotUnitreeH2-X humanoidTesla OptimusWaymo robotaxiThe Rundown Robotics
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Toyota Crown Signia Returns for 2027 With New "Inked" Paint and Standard Tech Package
The 2027 Toyota Crown Signia carries over its blend of sedan-like handling and SUV versatility, adding a new "Inked" exterior color and making the Advanced Technology Package standard on the Limited grade.
BusinessTransportationScience & Technology Toyota Crown SigniaToyota2027 model yearSUVAdvanced Technology PackageInked paint colorPlano, Texas
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American Airlines Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results
American Airlines posts third-quarter 2026 financial results, citing execution of its commercial strategy and long-term investments in customers, team members, network, fleet and technology.
BusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsTransportation American Airlinesthird-quarter 2026 financial resultsAmerican Airlines Group Inc.NASDAQ: AALairline earningsfuel costscommercial strategy
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Mayor Karen Bass to Chair Metro Board Meeting, Host Boyle Heights Job Fair
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass chairs the Metro Board Thursday morning, then hosts a Boyle Heights job and career fair in the afternoon, with vending carts awarded to microbusinesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherTransportation Karen BassMetro BoardBoyle Heightsjob fairLos AngelesEl NiñoLADWPLA Mayors Office
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L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce to Move Headquarters to U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown L.A.
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has signed a long-term lease for the 32nd floor of the U.S. Bank Tower, relocating its headquarters Downtown in mid-2027 under Mayor Bass's revitalization push.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentReal EstateEconomyState GovernmentsTransportationSocial Issues Los Angeles Area Chamber of CommerceU.S. Bank TowerDowntown Los AngelesMayor Karen BassSilverstein PropertiesDowntown revitalizationLos Angeles Convention CenterLA Mayors Office
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Fairfax Supervisor Alcorn Says He Would Vote to End Flock Camera Contract
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn says he would have voted to end Fairfax County's contract with Flock for license plate reader cameras, citing data security and surveillance concerns.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsElectionArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentTransportation Flockautomated license plate readersWalter AlcornFairfax County Board of SupervisorssurveillanceViennaCharge Up FairfaxHunter Mill District
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American Airlines Partners with Mercy Medical Angels to Help Patients Reach Treatment
American Airlines is partnering with nonprofit Mercy Medical Angels, which provides transportation assistance so patients can travel to medical appointments and treatments.
BusinessHealthTransportationSocial Issues American AirlinesMercy Medical Angelstransportation assistancemedical travelnonprofit partnershipdonated milesairline industry
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Mayor Bass Urges Angelenos to Prepare as Rain Threatens Burn Scar Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass outlined citywide storm preparations ahead of rain expected this week, warning that burn scar areas face mud and debris flow risks as the city braces for a potentially historic El Niño.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentDisastersGeneral WeatherState GovernmentsEnvironmentTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesEl NiñoPacific PalisadesNational Weather Servicefloodingwildfire burn scarLA Mayors Office
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United Opens 22-Gate Terminal B North Concourse at Houston's Bush Intercontinental
United has opened a 765,000-square-foot, 22-gate concourse at Houston's Bush Intercontinental, featuring the largest airline club in the Americas, Houston restaurants and a $16.8 million art program.
BusinessTransportationEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and Labor United AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportTerminal B North ConcourseHoustonUnited ClubAirport InfrastructureAirline Routes
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports Traffic Deaths Remain a Leading Preventable Cause of Death
MIT Technology Review reports traffic crashes kill more than a million people worldwide each year, with proven fixes like lower speed limits slowed by funding and political will.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementCanada traffic safetyVision Zerotraffic fatalitiespedestrian safetyHoboken New JerseyEdmonton Albertaroad infrastructureMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Bass Breaks Ground on $414 Million Vermont Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
The 12.4-mile dedicated bus lane from South LA to Los Feliz is to bring 26 new stations and faster trips, with Metro aiming for service by the 2028 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyReal EstateWeatherGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Vermont Bus Rapid Transit CorridorKaren BassLos Angeles MetroSouth Los AngelesLos Felizpublic transitunion jobsLA Mayors OfficeMetroLADWPutility billsRick CarusoLos Angeles housingLos AngelesshutoffsLevel Pay programheat waves
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City Council Confirms Mickey Chavez to Harbor Commission, Creating Harbor Resident Supermajority
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed Mayor Karen Bass' appointment of former ILWU Southern California District Council President Michael "Mickey" Chavez to the Harbor Commission, giving Harbor residents a supermajority.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportationEnvironment Harbor CommissionKaren BassMichael ChavezILWUPort of Los AngelesTim McOskerLos Angeles City CouncilLA Mayors Office
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SEA Airport Adds Nonstop Flights to Osaka and Tahiti in 2027
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will launch nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Osaka, Japan and Papeete, Tahiti in May 2027, the third and fourth new international routes announced for the year.
BusinessTransportationAsiaEurope Seattle-Tacoma International AirportAlaska AirlinesHawaiian AirlinesOsakaPapeeteair travelPort of Seattle
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DeWine Tours New Riverfront Projects in Meigs, Gallia and Lawrence Counties
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine celebrated new riverfront plazas and docks in Pomeroy, Gallipolis and South Point, funded by $18.5 million in Wonderful Waterfronts grants.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationSocial Issues Mike DeWineWonderful Waterfronts InitiativeAppalachian Community Grant ProgramPomeroyGallipolisSouth PointOhio RiverOhio Governors Office
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United Posts Record $17.9 Billion Q3 Revenue, Forecasts Over 20% Growth in Q4
United Airlines reports record third-quarter revenue of $17.9 billion, up 17%, and expects record fourth-quarter revenue growth above 20% as Starlink Wi-Fi expands across its fleet.
BusinessScience & TechnologyTransportationEconomyFinancial MarketsComputers and Internet United AirlinesQ3 2026 earningsStarlink Wi-FiScott Kirbyairline revenueAirbus A321XLRUAL