Holiday Crush as JAX Travelers Hit With Packed Roads, Pricey Gas And Tight Parking
AAA forecasts about 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day; Jacksonville International Airport warns parking may fill as gas prices climb.
Harris County Bets $2 Million On High-Tech Flood Warnings Before The Next Big Storm
Harris County will pilot a sensor‑driven warning system funded by a $2M federal SMART grant to alert drivers to flooded roads. The first phase targets medium‑ and high‑risk county roads with a public dashboard and automated signs.
Hyundai Recalls 54,337 Elantra Hybrids After Overheating Risk
Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.
San Antonio Lands $10 Million Windfall to Supercharge Terminal C
San Antonio International Airport won a $10 million FAA award toward Phase 6 of Terminal C as the federal terminal program wrapped its final funding round. The money helps underwrite work on the new 18-gate, 850,000-square-foot terminal.
Smith Valley Road Shake-Up as Greenwood Plans Major Widening and Multiple Roundabouts
A phased, multi‑year plan would widen Smith Valley Road to four lanes, add multi‑use trails and build multiple roundabouts; Greenwood will host a June 11 open house.
Staten Island Express Riders Getting 92 New Diesel Coaches After MTA Green-Lights $120.8 Million Deal
The MTA board approved a $120.8M purchase of 92 clean‑diesel express coaches for Staten Island, replacing an aging fleet while electrification projects continue. Deliveries are slated for late 2028–2029.
LaGuardia Sinkhole Chaos as Runway Shuts Before Memorial Day Crush
A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 forced the temporary closure of a LaGuardia runway on May 20; crews are repairing the pavement and monitoring travel impacts ahead of Memorial Day.
West Oakland BART Drivers Walloped as Parking Rates Spike Across Bay Area
BART adjusted parking fees at seven Bay Area stations — a steep jump at West Oakland stands out — as the agency leans on demand‑based pricing amid a budget crunch.












