Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reports an 8.92% increase in October 2025 passenger traffic and a 0.63% rise in cargo, with significant airline disparities and a historical record for TSA screenings.

TxDOT is campaigning for safe, sober driving during the holidays, highlighted by increased crashes in December and emphasizing the importance of designated drivers and alternative transportation.

Austin ISD released video it says shows Waymo vehicles passing stopped school buses 19 times this fall; the district has asked Waymo to pause operations while fixes are applied.

Williamson County officials opened the new Freedom River Parkway in Liberty Hill, designed to improve traffic flow, funded by the 2019 WilCo Road Bond.

TxDOT reported progress in transportation projects, including reopened FM 1960 intersections and pedestrian infrastructure in Central Texas. New flyovers in San Antonio and a $36M rural transit grant were also noted.

TxDOT says a 21-mile stretch of SH 130 is now a smart freight corridor with sensors and cameras to help autonomous semis navigate hazards. Regulators will vet authorizations.

A gas leak in northwest Round Rock prompted evacuations and road closures, with crews working to resolve the issue amid slowed gas dispersal due to weather.

TxDOT's Kevin Lenox applies military discipline to road maintenance, highlighting the risks facing workers and emphasizing safety and vigilance on the job.

CapMetro approved Transit Plan 2035, a 10-year blueprint to reshape Austin's buses and prepare for future light rail. Early rollouts start in 2026 with faster Rapid lines, park-and-rides and some route consolidations.

September 2025 data from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport showed a 3.87% increase in monthly passengers, a slight year-to-date passenger decrease, but a rise in cargo traffic and varied airline performances.

A weekly "bike bus" at Cedar Creek Elementary drew about 50 riders and parents, highlighting Austin's push to swap carlines for supervised group rides and ease campus congestion.

A box truck rolled over on southbound I-35 near Cesar Chavez Sunday morning, shutting the main lanes in downtown Austin. No injuries were reported and traffic was diverted.

TxDOT's #EndTheStreakTX campaign addresses a 25-year daily fatality record on Texas roads, urging safer driving and investing in infrastructure to improve safety.