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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.
New pedestrian and bike safety commission lands on SA city council agenda
Read full article: New pedestrian and bike safety commission lands on SA city council agendaA proposed pedestrian and bike safety committee in San Antonio, a recommendation of several city transportation plans, is set to go before City Council this week for approval.
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 Antonioās 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 agentsā power to question and search people at airports and the border.
Council Consideration Request could address speeding, āslow-zonesā in San Antonio
Read full article: Council Consideration Request could address speeding, āslow-zonesā in San AntonioA council consideration request (CCR) filed by District 5ās 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 Antonioās 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 Antonioās 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 āfalse promisesā from City of San Antonio over space at new airport terminal
Read full article: Southwest Airlines says it has proof of āfalse promisesā 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 Southwestās gates will land amid growth at the San Antonio International Airport.
Following Trumpās lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
Read full article: Following Trumpās 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 āwoke policiesā in line with Trump administration, revokes GHG measurement rule
Read full article: USDOT ends āwoke policiesā in line with Trump administration, revokes GHG measurement ruleThe memos effectively slashed most of former President Bidenās and then-USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigiegās 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.
Implementation of facilities in San Antonioās Bike Network Plan could be influenced by revised national design guide
Read full article: Implementation of facilities in San Antonioās Bike Network Plan could be influenced by revised national design guideA national bike infrastructure design guide revision out this week could influence the development of facilities through San Antonio's Bike Network Plan update, according to Transportation Department officials.
TxDOT prepara carreteras ante la lluvia y el frĆo: lo que los conductores deben saber
Read full article: TxDOT prepara carreteras ante la lluvia y el frĆo: lo que los conductores deben saberLos camiones del Departamento de Transporte de Texas han estado recorriendo las calles en preparación para el clima invernal de esta semana.
TxDOT prepping roadways ahead of rain and cold. Hereās what drivers need to know
Read full article: TxDOT prepping roadways ahead of rain and cold. Hereās what drivers need to knowThe Texas Department of Transportation is hitting the streets to ensure drivers are safe during their cold weather commutes.
TxDOT āembraces AIā with release of strategic plan to enhance stateās transportation investments
Read full article: TxDOT āembraces AIā with release of strategic plan to enhance stateās transportation investmentsLast month, the Texas Department of Transportation released a 71-page strategic plan with artificial intelligence targets the agency hopes will aid transportation investments across the state.
Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonioās new āGreen Lineā rapid bus corridor
Read full article: Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonioās new āGreen Lineā rapid bus corridorThe city is trying to encourage mixed development that supports the new $446 million āGreen Line,ā which VIA Metropolitan Transit hopes to start operating by late 2027.
VIA lands $268M federal grant to fully fund its Rapid Green Line corridor
Read full article: VIA lands $268M federal grant to fully fund its Rapid Green Line corridorVIA Metropolitan Transit announced Wednesday its acquisition of a $268 million federal grant to fully fund its planned Rapid Green Line corridor.
Quick builds briefing yields concern about timeline amid Bike Network Plan talks
Read full article: Quick builds briefing yields concern about timeline amid Bike Network Plan talksA city briefing on a program part of the larger Bike Network Plan update conversation drew overwhelming community support, while some committee members questioned the projectās lengthy timeline.
Two Bike Network Plan briefings set for transportation, infrastructure committee discussion Tuesday
Read full article: Two Bike Network Plan briefings set for transportation, infrastructure committee discussion TuesdayTwo transportation briefings this week will tackle aspects of San Antonioās ongoing Bike Network Plan (BNP) update.
San Antonio retains āgold medal cityā status per CityHealth ranking
Read full article: San Antonio retains āgold medal cityā status per CityHealth rankingThe City of San Antonio has retained its āgold medal cityā status from CityHealth, an initiative that rates cities on public health policy adoption.
San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane project
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane projectThe Market Street Cycle Project will install a nearly one-mile, two-way cycle track from Flores Street to Interstate 37.
āA step in the right directionā: Beacon Hill residents echo support for continued Bike Network Plan updates
Read full article: āA step in the right directionā: Beacon Hill residents echo support for continued Bike Network Plan updatesSan Antonioās Planning Commission approved a resolution Wednesday to update the cityās Bike Network Plan (BNP), advancing continued transportation policy measures in the Alamo City.
High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.
Read full article: High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
UTSA goes wheels down with additions to electric scooter fleet
Read full article: UTSA goes wheels down with additions to electric scooter fleetScooterLab, a multi-university research initiative helmed by professors from the University of Texas at San Antonio, is preparing to go wheels down with an additional fleet of electric scooters.
Bike lanes around Woodlawn Lake will be talking point at second public meeting
Read full article: Bike lanes around Woodlawn Lake will be talking point at second public meetingImproved bike lane infrastructure around Woodlawn Lake will again be discussed at a public meeting with San Antonioās Transportation Department.

Hundreds of calls led San Antonio Zoning Commission to consider changes for transit-oriented development
Read full article: Hundreds of calls led San Antonio Zoning Commission to consider changes for transit-oriented developmentTransit-oriented development is a type of city planning designed to support growth near public transportation.
Infrastructure, housing funding top of mind in city briefing on federal legislative program
Read full article: Infrastructure, housing funding top of mind in city briefing on federal legislative programSan Antonioās Intergovernmental Relations Committee held a briefing this week on the cityās legislative program, which addresses city priorities and interests at the federal level for next yearās congressional session
City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South Side
Read full article: City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South SideSan Antonio City Council approved an ordinance and funding reallocation to begin the process of creating a significant thoroughfare project aimed at connecting portions of the cityās major manufacturers across the South Side.
Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city says
Read full article: Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city saysBroadway Street in downtown San Antonio is open to traffic as a reconstruction project nears completion, according to the City of San Antonio.
Southwest sues San Antonio after ābait and switchā for space in new terminal
Read full article: Southwest sues San Antonio after ābait and switchā for space in new terminalThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms
Read full article: Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline loomsThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budget
Read full article: City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budgetSan Antonio City Council formally passed an update on the cityās Complete Streets policy on Thursday, setting in motion a framework for street design that accounts for all users.
Southwest Airlines refuses to sign long-term agreement with San Antonio, questioning their future growth
Read full article: Southwest Airlines refuses to sign long-term agreement with San Antonio, questioning their future growthAn airline operating agreement and a series of terminal leases were approved today in City Council Aās session, but Southwest Airlines, a Dallas-based airline, said they were not in favor of its terms.
City receives funding for āquick-buildā installs; padding ongoing street safety programs
Read full article: City receives funding for āquick-buildā installs; padding ongoing street safety programsVision Zero and the Bike Network Plan are expected to receive support from a grant issued to San Antonio's Transportation Department as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Read full article: Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agendaPlanning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursdayās San Antonio City Council meeting.
Major construction closure set this weekend for drivers on Northeast Side near Forum
Read full article: Major construction closure set this weekend for drivers on Northeast Side near ForumDrivers on the Northeast Side will have to navigate around a major construction closure this weekend near the Forum.
Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargers
Read full article: Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargersThe Brooks Development Authority has received $1.7 million in federal funding to support the installation of 24 electric vehicle chargers at three sites across its Southeast Side campus.
Bexar County approves $100M for VIAās East-West ārapid transitā line
Read full article: Bexar County approves $100M for VIAās East-West ārapid transitā lineBexar County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to set aside $100 million for an East-West rapid transit route through downtown San Antonio. County and transit officials say itās needed to lock in federal funding for the $289 million project.
KSATās RJ Marquez takes test drive on NEISD school bus with state āroadeoā champion
Read full article: KSATās RJ Marquez takes test drive on NEISD school bus with state āroadeoā championLong time driver and NEISD trainer Phil Purvis put KSATās RJ Marquezās driving skills to the test to see firsthand what itās like behind the wheel of a school bus.
Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district says
Read full article: Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district saysThose closed campuses will now serve as bus stops for students attending a new school, including most of the districtās pre-k students.
Meet the NEISD bus driver who won the Texas school bus āroadeoā championship
Read full article: Meet the NEISD bus driver who won the Texas school bus āroadeoā championshipHundreds of North East ISD school busses are hitting the streets Monday as students head back to class. Behind the wheel of one of those buses is the reigning State Bus Roadeo champion.
Transportation leaders unveil latest tech at TxDOT Innovation Invitational Showcase
Read full article: Transportation leaders unveil latest tech at TxDOT Innovation Invitational ShowcaseTransportation leaders from across Texas have gathered in San Antonio to present their newest technologies and projects.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
Read full article: San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectorsMobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations.
Interstate 27 has divided Lubbock for decades. North and east side residents want that to change.
Read full article: Interstate 27 has divided Lubbock for decades. North and east side residents want that to change.After repeated attempts to convince the City Council to make zoning changes, residents asked the federal government to intervene.
MAP: 19,000 cars were reported stolen in San Antonio over 12 months. See where in searchable database.
Read full article: MAP: 19,000 cars were reported stolen in San Antonio over 12 months. See where in searchable database.KSAT mapped all 19,000 car thefts reported to San Antonio police from the last 12 months. Search your address to see the reported thefts in your area. You can see date, address, make/model of vehicle.
What to know about new construction and expansion of State Highway 151 in West San Antonio
Read full article: What to know about new construction and expansion of State Highway 151 in West San AntonioTxDOT is closing both directions of SH-151 overnight for the next few days for some major construction. Traffic will be diverted to the access roads.
City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollution
Read full article: City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollutionThe $1.2 million will enhance energy efficiency, mitigate climate pollution associated with transportation-related emissions and reduce energy consumption.
Abortion on the ballot: Amarillo set to vote on abortion travel ban this election
Read full article: Abortion on the ballot: Amarillo set to vote on abortion travel ban this electionAfter the Amarillo City Council balked at such an ordinance last year, residents collected signatures for a ballot measure.
Truckers hope protest over unpaid hours and lack of restrooms will spark a Permian Basin labor movement
Read full article: Truckers hope protest over unpaid hours and lack of restrooms will spark a Permian Basin labor movementTruckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.
Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekend
Read full article: Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekendMain lanes of northbound Loop 1604 between Highway 151 and Shaenfield Road will be closed for bridge deck work from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Saturday
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound Loop 1604 at I-10 on far Northwest Side to be closed this weekend
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound Loop 1604 at I-10 on far Northwest Side to be closed this weekendDrivers, be prepared for yet another round of major construction closures on the far Northwest Side this weekend.
Construction on Loop 1604 on NE Side continues as I-35 NEX Central Project progresses
Read full article: Construction on Loop 1604 on NE Side continues as I-35 NEX Central Project progressesThis work will be one of four access points for the future elevated highway system stretching from Bexar to Guadalupe counties.
Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety education
Read full article: Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety educationA multi-partner initiative under San Antonioās Vision Zero Plan aims to address an issue in the cityās court systems: unlicensed teen drivers with traffic citations.
San Antonio Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sees final draft of updated Complete Streets policy
Read full article: San Antonio Transportation and Infrastructure Committee sees final draft of updated Complete Streets policySan Antonioās Transportation and Infrastructure Committee received a briefing on final updates to the cityās Complete Streets policy earlier this week.
Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problem
Read full article: Plans to spend billions on a flood-prone East Texas highway may not solve the problemTxDOT says it canāt guarantee that upgrades to one of Houstonās main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.