Oklahoma City, OK, May 19, 2026 – Transportation Revenues Used Strictly for Transportation (TRUST), an advocacy group dedicated to funding and restoring Oklahoma’s surface transportation infrastructure, released the following statement today regarding the Oklahoma Legislature’s passage and Governor Kevin Stitt’s signing of HB 1370, a bill repealing a 1996 law that would automatically raise state fuel taxes if the federal motor fuel tax is suspended. The bill, passed and signe

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

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Press Release May 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, and Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, today commented on the signing of House Bill 2979, known as the “Talyn Bain Act,” a measure to improve safety for students by establishing lower speed limits on certain highways near schools. The legislation is named in honor of Talyn Bain, a nine-year-old Glenpool student who lost his life in a crash near his school in 2025

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

The I-44 and Route 66 interchange in Catoosa is now expected to be completed in early 2027. News On 6 EMORY BRYAN MAY 15, 2026 CATOOSA, Okla. - The rebuild of the I-44 and State Highway 66 interchange in Catoosa is now about two-thirds complete, with the $52 million project now estimated for an early 2027 opening. Several lanes are narrowed, and some ramps have shorter merge areas during construction. The work will flatten and straighten the lanes of I-44, particularly eastbo

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,

KFOR by: Swain Law Group Posted: May 12, 2026 When most Oklahomans think about deadly car accidents, they picture crowded interstates in Oklahoma City or heavy traffic in Tulsa. The data tells a different story. While Oklahoma County and Tulsa County consistently lead the state in total fatal crashes because of population size, some of Oklahoma’s most dangerous roads are found far from the metro areas-in small rural counties where a single highway may account for multiple dea

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

AOL Jordan Moeller Tue, May 12, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol kicks off their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign ahead of the 100 deadliest days of driving. In 2025, survey numbers show 85% of Oklahomans wear their seatbelt. The penalty for not buckling up is only $20, so many see it as a personal choice, not a safety issue. View the full article: AOL.com

KJRH By: Stef Manchen May 12, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — A construction zone on Highway 75 is creating more than traffic delays. It's turned into a danger zone where drivers are taking the merge rules into their own hands. "People try to run you off the road if you try to pass," said Glenpool resident Juanita Deis. "I've experienced trying to be run off the road three separate times. This last time, I ended up in the grass." View the full article: KJRH.com

KRMG By FOX23.com News Staff May 11, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Starting on Monday, Tulsa drivers may notice some construction along the Broken Arrow Expressway between East 15th Street and South Sheridan Road. The City of Tulsa is beginning its multi-week project of installing new, smart highway lighting along the highway. This will repair the 118 existing light poles and convert them to energy-efficient LEDs. View the full article: KRMG.com

KFOR by: Katelyn Ogle Posted: May 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – New data on distracted driving shows Oklahoma ranks 10th in the nation for the deadliest states for distracted driving. That’s according to a new report from cell phone carrier whistleOut, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “I thought we’d be a lot higher, unfortunately,” said MSgt. Eric Kirby, with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office. Kirby spends a lot of time around traffic,

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

FOX 23 News Bailey Coyle May 11, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The City of Broken Arrow is moving into the next phase of its "Reconnecting Broken Arrow" project, a long term effort city leaders say is designed to improve traffic flow, safety and connectivity around the Broken Arrow Expressway. City officials recently wrapped up the public comment portion of the planning process and said the feedback gathered from residents will help shape the next phase of design work. Charlie B

AOL Josh Kelly, The Oklahoman May 9, 2026 Construction on NW 23rd Street is still underway, as blockages shift throughout the project. Over the last two weeks, officials state they have reopened traffic from Harvey Avenue, which was closed due to ongoing renovations. Now the block has moved to Hudson Avenue. Between the two streets, light poles, pedestrian walkways, ramps and driveways have been completed as they move farther down the road. View the full article: AOL.com

KOCO Shanice Hopkins May 8, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Lane closures in downtown Oklahoma City begin Friday as the city moves forward with utility work for the new Thunder arena, Continental Coliseum. The closures will narrow parts of E.K. Gaylord Boulevard between Sheridan and Reno avenues, as well as northbound lanes past Reno Avenue, and are expected to last for two weeks. The city said the lane closures are necessary as crews continue work on the future home of the Oklahoma Cit

FOX 25 by McKenna Worsham May 8, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City is warning the community about an ongoing spoofing scam in which residents are receiving text messages stating they need to pay a traffic violation or are at risk of losing their license. If residents did not opt in to receive court information by text, the message may be fraudulent. View the full article: OKCFox.com

The Madill Record By Charles White Thursday, May 7, 2026 Residents from both sides of Lake Texoma packed into the community open house on April 30 to get a closer look at one of southern Oklahoma’s most anticipated infrastructure projects, the replacement of the aging Roosevelt Bridge connectingKingstonandMead along U.S. Highway 70. Hosted by the Oklahoma DepartmentofTransportation, the meeting gave residents, business owners, anglers and daily commuters an opportunity to stu