Bike To Work Day shows more options for pedaling to work in Houston

Houston is witnessing a growing trend towards cycling as an alternative mode of transportation and National Bike To Work Day offers individuals more opportunities to embrace this eco-friendly and cost-effective means of commuting.

Houston METRO offering students free rides this summer

Houston METRO is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated student savings program this summer!

Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students

A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.

New Houston METRO bus shelter opens, displaying 'Tiger Pride'

On Tuesday morning, students, teachers, and faculty of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School, joined METRO and Avenue CDC to cut the ribbon on the newest student-designed bus shelter.

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials

The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.

Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats

Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.

New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free

According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment

The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.

After Ohio's toxic train derailment, Biden orders door-to-door checks

Under Biden's order, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit homes beginning Saturday.

Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.