KOSU NPR | By Camila Domonoske, Stephan Bisaha May 28, 2026 President Trump has called for a temporary waiver of the federal gas tax, which costs drivers 18.4 cents per gallon. It's one of several attempts to relieve pain at the pump as voters grow increasingly frustrated with gasoline prices, which have hit four-year highs thanks to the oil trade disruption triggered by the war with Iran. A national gas tax holiday would require an act of Congress. Lawmakers have floated the

KGOU WBUR | By Indira Lakshmanan, Will Walkey May 27, 2026 To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. Long before interstates stitched the country together, there was “The Mother Road.” Route 66 crossed through eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif. It brought customers to gas stations, trading posts and roadside attractions that breathed life into hundreds of small towns across America. Fully

The Oklahoman Isa Almeida May 20, 2026 Where does Oklahoma City rank among the best and worst traffic congestions in the country? According to a study released by ConsumerAffairs, OKC is among the cities with the least traffic congestion among 50 metro areas ranked. ConsumerAffairs analyzed the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas by average driving time to work, hours of congestion and fatal car crashes per 100,000 people. The first two categories held a weight of 45 poi

KFOR by: Vinay Simlot May 19, 2026 (NEXSTAR) – The Department of Transportation has launched a new pilot program to advance electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, commonly known as flying taxis. This initiative aims to encourage companies to deploy these revolutionary aircraft across the United States. This program marks a new chapter in the legacy of American flight, focusing on modernizing air travel. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the creation of

OK Energy Today May 18, 2026 Five years after Oklahoma adopted a tax on EV owners for using state highways and roads, Congress is about to enter the same effort but it already is causing a dispute among U.S. House and Senate Democrats. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled its long-awaited transportation bill, also known as the highway bill, over the weekend. The legislation came from Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., who chairs the Committee and from ranking m

Committee on Transportation & Infrastruction Press Release May 17, 2026 Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446 Washington, D.C., - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) today released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD Americ

Intelligent Speed Assistance can prevent up to 22,000 fatal crashes each year. Governors Highway Safety Association Press Release May 13, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speeding remains one of the most persistent and deadly threats on U.S. roadways, accounting for more than 11,000 deaths in 2024 alone, and 125,000 fatalities over the last decade. To combat this preventable safety danger ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), with sup

We take a closer look at how transportation engineering plays a direct role in how people move through cities, suburbs, rural communities, and commercial corridors every day. The London Economic by Ben Williams 2026-05-13 Every lane, signal, intersection, sidewalk, bridge approach, turn lane, and highway ramp is part of a larger system designed to move people safely and efficiently. When that system works well, drivers experience fewer delays, pedestrians feel more protected,

USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. May 12, 2026, A highway more than 1,700 miles long, stretching from Texas all the way to Montana, could soon be named after President Donald Trump if a recently introduced bill is passed. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Monday, May 11, to designate US Highway 287 as Interstate 47 and name it in honor of the president as “Trump Interstate,” according to a news release from the senator's office. "Texas is Trump Country, and

CBS News By Nancy Cordes May 11, 2026 Washington — President Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax "for a period of time." "I think it's a great idea," the president said. "Yup, we're going to take off the gas tax for a period of time, and when gas goes down, we'll let it phase back in." Gas prices have soared over 50% since the start of the Iran war on Feb. 28, hitting a high of over $4.52 on Sunday, accordin

Congress has begun work that will determine the next five years of funding and policies for highways, mass transit and other transportation modes. Smart Cities Dive Dan Zukowski May 7, 2026 Every five years or so, Congress writes legislation that establishes policies and funding for highways, bridges, mass transit and other transportation priorities. With the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expiring on Sept. 30, the 119th Congress began work earlier this year on t

KTEN By Faye Mayern May 1, 2026 Motorists and residents who have endured the UK's longest running roadworks for the last 11 years have now been told it could be another 12 months before the project is finished. Drivers have suffered long commute times and businesses say they have lost trade due to the marathon repairs which first started on a bridge over a busy dual carriageway in Witham,. Essex, in 2015. Locals using the Woodend Bridge which goes over the A12 have been livin

KFOR by: Nick Witwer, Alix Martichoux Apr 27, 2026 APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A new (and very specific) speed limit has been posting in Wisconsin at the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility. Drivers entering the facility need to drive no faster than 17.3 mph. In a post on social media, officials with the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste said they decided on a posted speed limit of 17.3 mph because it makes drivers pause and look twice, breaking up that “

Artificial intelligence is reshaping state departments of transportation, enabling them to create new processes and workflows around data governance — and make better use of information collected. Government Technology Skip Descant April 20, 2026 State transportation agencies are turning to AI technologies at a rapid rate, harnessing their power to improve mobility system operations and safety. The technology is reorienting entire agencies toward collecting and refining data

Adjusting end prices can’t address the underlying shortage. In fact, waiving taxes may intensify demand when supply is already stretched. The Daily Economy By Thomas Savidge April 20, 2026 Energy price increases are hitting Americans hard. In the March 2026 Everyday Price Index, my colleague Pete Earle noted that the Iran war drove up energy prices, with adjacent industries feeling the impact, while core inflation remained muted. These price increases resemble an energy shock

States face an $86 billion funding gap as inflation and staffing shortages make infrastructure upkeep more expensive. Governing By Fatima Yousofi and Eli Gullett, Pew Charitable Trusts April 15, 2026 States are facing an $86 billion shortfall over the next decade for maintaining roads and bridges. And the U.S. is among the most expensive countries for transportation construction—projects typically cost more than three times as much as in other upper- and middle-income econ

LandLine Media Author: Keith Goble April 13, 2026 Shut down traffic, pay the price. States are moving to crack down on highway protests. At least half a dozen states have laws banning people from blocking busy roads. South Dakota was the first to move. Back in 2017, the state hit hard with tough penalties for standing in traffic to stop cars and trucks. Break the rule, and you could face up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine. That same year, Tennessee raised the cost for b

US Department of Transportation Press Release Monday, April 6, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Build America Bureau (Bureau) is investing $54.2 million to advance the progress of transportation and infrastructure projects in rural and tribal areas across the country. These Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA) grants help recipients hire staff or procure financial, technical, and legal assis

These wide-open American roads are some of the most perfect places for a properly spirited drive. Auto Blog By James Ochoa April 1, 2026 Not all highways are made equal. For most drivers, the speed limit acts as a ceiling on how fast they should be travelling on a given road or highway. But for some pureblooded adrenaline junkies, it’s a challenge. Across the wide-open landscapes of the American West and beyond, certain states have raised their highway speed limits far beyo

2025 had the second-lowest fatality rate on America’s roads in recorded history NHTSA April 1, 2026 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025 . With an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025—a 6.7% decrease from 2024—the nation saw its second-lowest traffic fatality rate in recorded history at 1.10 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Under