Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport
Read full article: Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airportAustin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
Waymo recalls certain models due to possibly not stopping for school buses, NHTSA reports
Read full article: Waymo recalls certain models due to possibly not stopping for school buses, NHTSA reportsCertain vehicles from Waymo are being voluntarily recalled because they may not stop for a school bus.
VIA buses will once again make regular stops on Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus next year
Read full article: VIA buses will once again make regular stops on Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus next yearStudents and staff will soon have another transportation option to get to Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
New program offers free VIA rides to students in effort to reduce chronic absenteeism in San Antonio
Read full article: New program offers free VIA rides to students in effort to reduce chronic absenteeism in San AntonioA new citywide program will allow any students between 12 to 18 years old to catch a free ride to school.
$2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approval
Read full article: $2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approvalSan Antonio City Council will consider an item later this month that could add nearly 100 traffic-monitoring and vehicle-detection cameras at intersections across the city.
San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commissionMembership appointments for a newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission made up of transportation advocates and practitioners from across the spectrum was approved by San Antonio City Council this week.
New public dashboard highlights San Antonio’s most fatal, severe crash hotspots
Read full article: New public dashboard highlights San Antonio’s most fatal, severe crash hotspotsThe City of San Antonio’s Transportation Department has launched a High-Injury Network Dashboard, part of a larger concerted effort to curb severe and fatal crashes.
District 1 office exploring adding ‘armadillos’ to stretch of Cincinnati Avenue for protected bike lane
Read full article: District 1 office exploring adding ‘armadillos’ to stretch of Cincinnati Avenue for protected bike laneCould a protected bike lane come to a North Side street? District 1 residents can help decide whether to move the proposed project forward.
More than 82,000 tires recalled for lengthy identification number, NHTSA says
Read full article: More than 82,000 tires recalled for lengthy identification number, NHTSA saysCertain tires are being voluntarily recalled because they could pose a potential safety risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
$1.7M in federal transit funding will add 2 hybrid buses to Texas State University fleet, officials say
Read full article: $1.7M in federal transit funding will add 2 hybrid buses to Texas State University fleet, officials sayMore than $2 billion is expected to be funneled into public transportation systems nationwide — including in San Marcos — even as the federal government floats the idea of curtailing its funding of the sector.
When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Read full article: When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekendHeading out for Thanksgiving? The Texas Department of Transportation’s travel forecasts show when and where traffic is expected to be heaviest across key corridors in the San Antonio area.
San Antonio gas prices set to hit pandemic-era lows for Thanksgiving
Read full article: San Antonio gas prices set to hit pandemic-era lows for ThanksgivingSan Antonio drivers may have noticed some interesting movement at the pump this week. However, despite a sudden jump in prices, Thanksgiving travelers are still expected to see cheaper gas at the pump compared to last year.
Beacon Hill street art project moves ahead with conditional approval amid Abbott’s ‘ideologies’ order
Read full article: Beacon Hill street art project moves ahead with conditional approval amid Abbott’s ‘ideologies’ orderA street safety project in Beacon Hill cleared review by San Antonio’s art commission this week, advancing despite a call from Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove all political ideologies” from Texas streets.
Waymo self-driving cars will soon go fully autonomous in San Antonio, company says
Read full article: Waymo self-driving cars will soon go fully autonomous in San Antonio, company saysWaymo vehicles will soon operate fully autonomously in San Antonio and other cities in the United States, according to a statement from a tech company.
San Antonio targets pedestrian safety on high-risk roads with planned $1.2M campaign
Read full article: San Antonio targets pedestrian safety on high-risk roads with planned $1.2M campaignSan Antonio’s Transportation Department has launched a public safety campaign focused on pedestrian safety along three “high-injury” corridors amid rising local traffic deaths.
San Antonio to recognize lives lost to traffic crashes as deaths top 100 in 2025
Read full article: San Antonio to recognize lives lost to traffic crashes as deaths top 100 in 2025San Antonio’s Transportation Department plans to recognize lives lost to traffic violence during World Day of Remembrance this weekend, as local fatal traffic crashes top 100.
Texas Transportation Commission allocates $285M for bicycle, pedestrian-centered projects statewide
Read full article: Texas Transportation Commission allocates $285M for bicycle, pedestrian-centered projects statewideA Texas Department of Transportation commission approved nearly $285 million worth of bicycle and pedestrian-centered infrastructure projects across the state this week.
VIA’s Park & Ride service open to fans attending Mexico vs. Paraguay soccer match at Alamodome
Read full article: VIA’s Park & Ride service open to fans attending Mexico vs. Paraguay soccer match at AlamodomeVIA Metropolitan Transit is offering a Park & Ride service for fans attending the Mexico vs. Paraguay soccer friendly at the Alamodome, a news release states.
Public feedback sought for safety, walkability around VIA’s Green Line corridor
Read full article: Public feedback sought for safety, walkability around VIA’s Green Line corridorSan Antonio’s Transportation Department is hosting four planned community open house meetings beginning this week, inviting the public to provide feedback on pedestrian safety around the forthcoming Green Line project.
VIA Metropolitan Transit opens new East Side office ahead of Silver Line project
Read full article: VIA Metropolitan Transit opens new East Side office ahead of Silver Line projectVIA Metropolitan Transit and Bexar County leaders helped open an East Side community office ahead of the forthcoming Silver Line, one of two Advanced Rapid Transit lines planned by the agency.
Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
Read full article: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report saysAs the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches reelection campaign for fourth term
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott launches reelection campaign for fourth termAbbott framed his campaign as a means to keep Texas as a conservative bastion, touting efforts to lower property taxes, bolster education and strengthen public safety.
‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deaths
Read full article: ‘I have a hole in my heart’: Mother remembers nurse killed in suspected DWI crash as TxDOT urges end to traffic deathsEvery day for the past 25 years, at least one person — a mother, father, son or daughter — has died in a traffic crash in Texas.
San Antonio airport will not face flight reduction, passengers could feel impacts on connections
Read full article: San Antonio airport will not face flight reduction, passengers could feel impacts on connectionsThe Federal Aviation Administration directed airlines to cut flights at the nation’s 40 busiest airports in response to an ongoing air traffic controller shortage amid the government shutdown.
SA International Airport not seeing significant TSA delays as government shutdown intensifies travel woes
Read full article: SA International Airport not seeing significant TSA delays as government shutdown intensifies travel woesDespite travel woes at airports across the United States spurred by the government shutdown, things remain relatively smooth at the San Antonio International Airport.
Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues
Read full article: Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continuesAirports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.
Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approaches
Read full article: Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approachesAt the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Read full article: Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdownOfficials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising.
Beacon Hill street safety project under review after Abbott, TxDOT order, nonprofit says
Read full article: Beacon Hill street safety project under review after Abbott, TxDOT order, nonprofit saysA transportation nonprofit in San Antonio has said it is reviewing its street art safety project amid a larger push from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to remove “political ideologies” from streets.
Loma Park’s Walk & Bike to School Day promotes safety, recognizes National Pedestrian Safety Month
Read full article: Loma Park’s Walk & Bike to School Day promotes safety, recognizes National Pedestrian Safety MonthSan Antonio’s Transportation Department will host a Walk & Bike to School Day event this week for Loma Park Elementary School students, among citywide National Pedestrian Safety Month programming.
San Antonio International Airport nets $12.6 million supporting new billion dollar terminal project
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport nets $12.6 million supporting new billion dollar terminal projectThe San Antonio International Airport (SAT) received a $12.6 million grant to support ongoing development for its planned $1.2 billion terminal.
Public invited to shape New Braunfels’ Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan
Read full article: Public invited to shape New Braunfels’ Bicycle and Pedestrian Network PlanThe City of New Braunfels is seeking public input on a Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan, a process it anticipates could be completed by next summer.
About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdown
Read full article: About $675 million earmarked for Texas projects is in limbo as Congress careens toward shutdownTexas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
Art, play and innovation will take over Houston Street for International Park(ing) Day
Read full article: Art, play and innovation will take over Houston Street for International Park(ing) DayHouston Street in downtown San Antonio will see art, play and innovation take over for International Park(ing) Day on Friday.
New Converse ordinance prohibits commercial, oversized vehicles from parking in private driveways
Read full article: New Converse ordinance prohibits commercial, oversized vehicles from parking in private drivewaysThe Converse Police Department is giving the public a heads-up about a new city ordinance.
US traffic deaths drop 8% in first six months of 2025, NHTSA report says
Read full article: US traffic deaths drop 8% in first six months of 2025, NHTSA report saysEarly estimates released this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show traffic deaths are down more than 8% during the first half of the year.
Get your child’s car seat checked at this free community event in Schertz
Read full article: Get your child’s car seat checked at this free community event in SchertzThe Schertz, Cibolo and Selma Police Departments will be conducting a free car seat check on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Schertz Community Playscape.
Alamo Area MPO report envisions more walkable, bikeable Beacon Hill, Alta Vista neighborhoods
Read full article: Alamo Area MPO report envisions more walkable, bikeable Beacon Hill, Alta Vista neighborhoodsA new report from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) envisions a more walkable Beacon Hill and Alta Vista, two neighborhoods on San Antonio’s North Side, central to the city’s larger transportation conversation.
More than 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled due to loss of drive power
Read full article: More than 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled due to loss of drive powerChrysler and VinFast Auto, an electric vehicle dealer, are recalling some of their vehicles due to a potential safety risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meeting
Read full article: SA Transportation Department seeks input on Complete Streets design guide at public meetingSan Antonio’s Transportation Department is beginning the process of developing a design guide for the city’s Complete Streets policy, and they want to hear from you.
‘This is maddening’: Patience wearing thin amid Phase 2 of East Side road construction
Read full article: ‘This is maddening’: Patience wearing thin amid Phase 2 of East Side road constructionA project to make improvements along a major East Side roadway is causing growing pains for some people in the area.
San Antonio could raise parking ticket fines for first time since 2009
Read full article: San Antonio could raise parking ticket fines for first time since 2009As the City of San Antonio tries to close a yawning budget deficit, part of staff’s solution is to raise various fees and fines, including parking tickets.
Hoping to curb roadside deaths, TxDOT is helping stranded drivers in West Texas
Read full article: Hoping to curb roadside deaths, TxDOT is helping stranded drivers in West TexasThe one-year experiment in Midland and Ector counties is based on similar efforts in larger cities. A nonprofit backed by oil companies and Midland County are helping pay for it.
Southwest Airlines lawsuit dismissed in dispute over San Antonio airport terminal gates
Read full article: Southwest Airlines lawsuit dismissed in dispute over San Antonio airport terminal gatesA judge has ruled against Southwest Airlines in its lawsuit involving the City of San Antonio and Aviation Director Jesús Saenz over gate assignments at the airport’s future terminal.
VIA Park and Ride in Stone Oak costs over $25M, but services only a couple hundred riders a day, records show
Read full article: VIA Park and Ride in Stone Oak costs over $25M, but services only a couple hundred riders a day, records showThe $25 million VIA Park & Ride in Stone Oak has faced criticism for low ridership since opening in 2018, but VIA officials say future routes and services will increase usage.
Southwest Airlines, City of San Antonio sit in limbo after federal hearing on terminal gates
Read full article: Southwest Airlines, City of San Antonio sit in limbo after federal hearing on terminal gatesSouthwest Airlines and the City of San Antonio revisited their ongoing dispute over gate assignments at the airport’s future terminal during a federal court hearing on Tuesday.
San Antonio parents’ initiative boosts support for city’s Safe Routes to School program
Read full article: San Antonio parents’ initiative boosts support for city’s Safe Routes to School programFor Emily Hutcheson and her young children, biking isn’t just a fun family activity: it’s a way to build community and promote healthy habits.
Over 120,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled due to improper head restraints
Read full article: Over 120,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled due to improper head restraintsAccording to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), several automakers are pulling certain models due to safety concerns.
Kerrville bridge reopens as TxDOT clears flood debris in area
Read full article: Kerrville bridge reopens as TxDOT clears flood debris in areaKSAT visited the Lemos Street Bridge in Kerrville, which was inundated with an estimated 20 to 25 feet of water, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Transportation Department plans grant application for Safe Routes to School pilot program in San Antonio
Read full article: Transportation Department plans grant application for Safe Routes to School pilot program in San AntonioThe City of San Antonio’s Transportation Department is seeking approval this week for a grant application that, if approved, could lead to the implementation of a Safe Routes To School (SRTS) program at area schools.
New Texas laws signed by Gov. Greg Abbott taking effect immediately
Read full article: New Texas laws signed by Gov. Greg Abbott taking effect immediatelyThose taking effect immediately range from enhancing the state’s water infrastructure to addressing education issues, including grades in K-12 and higher education.
TxDOT seeks public input on downtown highway construction feasibility study
Read full article: TxDOT seeks public input on downtown highway construction feasibility studyFrom now until June 25, TxDOT will conduct a feasibility study and hold a virtual open house at 5 p.m. each day to discuss the safety, mobility and connectivity of San Antonio.
Texas y Nuevo León fortalecen conexión con nuevas rutas de Flix
Read full article: Texas y Nuevo León fortalecen conexión con nuevas rutas de FlixCon más de 560 corridas mensuales, Flix México inició operaciones desde Nuevo León hacia Texas, conectando a Monterrey con Laredo, San Antonio, Dallas y Houston.
AAMPO seeks public input on $256 million slated for future transportation projects
Read full article: AAMPO seeks public input on $256 million slated for future transportation projectsThe Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is hosting six community meetings in June to discuss planned funding for future transportation projects across its service area.
Texas DMV set to replace temporary tags with metal license plates
Read full article: Texas DMV set to replace temporary tags with metal license platesStarting on July 1, people trying to purchase a vehicle will notice significant changes, as temporary paper license tags will be replaced with metal license plates.
Funds addressing 2 connectivity projects in San Antonio remain under federal review, officials say
Read full article: Funds addressing 2 connectivity projects in San Antonio remain under federal review, officials sayFunds for two projects linked to addressing connectivity between downtown San Antonio and the greater East Side remain under federal review, according to nonprofit and city officials.
San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commissionSan Antonio City Council formally approved the creation of a pedestrian and bike safety commission, a recommendation of several city transportation and street safety plans.
New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation group
Read full article: New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation groupThe City of New Braunfels was among several new cities added to the registry for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), which supports the building of sustainable transportation systems.
Loma Park Elementary students encouraged to participate in Walk and Bike to School Day
Read full article: Loma Park Elementary students encouraged to participate in Walk and Bike to School DaySome Edgewood Independent School District students are encouraged to participate in Walk and Bike to School Day on Thursday, with some help from the City of San Antonio’s Transportation Department.
Texas bill proposes high-speed rail along I-35 corridor connecting major cities, including San Antonio
Read full article: Texas bill proposes high-speed rail along I-35 corridor connecting major cities, including San AntonioA bill that would enable a high-speed rail connecting San Antonio to Austin and Dallas is now sitting in the House Committee.
Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entry
Read full article: Immigration crackdown: Know your rights at the U.S. border and other ports of entryWhat immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.
Council Consideration Request could address speeding, ‘slow-zones’ in San Antonio
Read full article: Council Consideration Request could address speeding, ‘slow-zones’ in San AntonioA council consideration request (CCR) filed by District 5’s Teri Castillo to adopt a more holistic approach to traffic measures in San Antonio is inching closer to a full council vote.
City of San Antonio Transportation Department recognized with state award for Bike Network Plan
Read full article: City of San Antonio Transportation Department recognized with state award for Bike Network PlanSan Antonio’s Transportation Department has been recognized with a state planning award for its community-focused work around the passing of the Bike Network Plan (BNP).
Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston
Read full article: Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and HoustonTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
South Texas county leaders will lose some authority over SpaceX launches under new bill
Read full article: South Texas county leaders will lose some authority over SpaceX launches under new billThe lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.
Southwest Airlines calls on FAA to pull funding from San Antonio in legal feud
Read full article: Southwest Airlines calls on FAA to pull funding from San Antonio in legal feudSouthwest Airlines is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend federal funds from the City of San Antonio after it claims the city violated federal requirements which began its ongoing legal feud.
City panel clears way for new pedestrian and bike safety commission
Read full article: City panel clears way for new pedestrian and bike safety commissionOn Tuesday afternoon, San Antonio’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agreed to proceed with creating a proposed Multimodal Transportation Commission.
Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysLoop 1604 North Expansion Project work continues, and closures on Highway 281 are planned for this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Southwest Airlines says it has proof of ‘false promises’ from City of San Antonio over space at new airport terminal
Read full article: Southwest Airlines says it has proof of ‘false promises’ from City of San Antonio over space at new airport terminalNew claims have been filed in the legal battle between Southwest Airlines and the City of San Antonio over where Southwest’s gates will land amid growth at the San Antonio International Airport.
Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
Read full article: Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end teleworkThe directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.
Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISD
Read full article: Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISDMonths after announcing a nine-figure investment in its San Antonio plant, Toyota said Monday it will make a seven-figure investment for educational and family programs at East Central Independent School District.
USDOT ends ‘woke policies’ in line with Trump administration, revokes GHG measurement rule
Read full article: USDOT ends ‘woke policies’ in line with Trump administration, revokes GHG measurement ruleThe memos effectively slashed most of former President Biden’s and then-USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s orders and respective policies regarding environmental justice, climate change and equity in the department.
An East Texas town debates where to place EV charging stations as Trump threatens subsidies
Read full article: An East Texas town debates where to place EV charging stations as Trump threatens subsidiesSome residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.
Nonprofit lands $2 million grant to address East Side connectivity around three highways
Read full article: Nonprofit lands $2 million grant to address East Side connectivity around three highwaysSan Antonio Growth for the Eastside (SAGE) was awarded $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address East Side connectivity, according to a USDOT news release.