The legislation largely maintains funding for public transportation and passenger rail but slashes a program to add intercity passenger trains. SMARTCITIES DIVE By Dan Zukowski Jan. 22, 2026 Dive Brief: U.S. House and Senate appropriators agreed Tuesday on bipartisan legislation to fund transportation through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30.  The bill “provides the overwhelming majority of public transit and passenger rail investments” funded by the I

VELO CITY By Chamber Staff January 22, 2026 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is advancing a comprehensive transportation legislative agenda aimed at improving mobility, strengthening infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth across central Oklahoma and the state. As population growth and freight movement continue to increase, the Chamber’s agenda prioritizes strategic investment in highways, transit, rail, aviation and emerging transportation technologies to en

Oklahoma City street crews are gearing up for a significant winter storm by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow. KOCO By Kilee Thomas Jan 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City street crews are preparing for a major winter storm this weekend by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow and cold temperatures. Crews began their preparations at the salt barn on Wednesday morning, pr

KFOR by: Galen Culver Jan 21, 2026 KAW LAKE, Okla. ( KFOR ) — Not far from the wandering banks of the Arkansas River, history speaks of old highways, forgotten towns, and even Native American trade routes. Much of it now lies beneath the headwaters of Kaw Lake. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Game Warden Spencer Grace faces a busy time of year in mid-January. He’s on constant lookout for illegal hunting or fishing inside this huge wildlife management area, inclu

The Duncan Banner By Tamara Gregor Jan 20, 2026 Progress moved forward to construct additional sidewalks at multiple locations in Duncan. Duncan City Councilors opened discussion for the project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the design and construction of sidewalks. City Manager Chris Deal said ODOT prepared the agreement for the enhancement of sidewalks throughout Duncan. View the full article: DuncanBanner.com