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 Infrastructure...

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 ensure Oklahoma...

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, pre-staging trucks...