A proposed California ballot initiative would reclassify rideshare apps as common carriers and require annual fingerprint checks plus monthly public reporting of sexual misconduct. Backers call it a safety fix; critics warn it could shrink the driver pool.

NCDOT invests $16.3 million in state rail upgrades, benefitting 12 short lines and the Port of Morehead City, and leveraging a $41.5 million total project fund.

University City announced an infrastructure project by Budrovich to install a water tap near LOCAL on Delmar Apartments, affecting commutes from January 26 to February 2, 2026.

The city’s traffic engineers prioritized 14 high-crash spots for quick crosswalks, beacons and signal upgrades while larger projects await capital funding.

UDOT warns of icy roads during the Sundance Film Festival in Wasatch Back, advising caution due to temperature drops. Light snow expected with high ice concerns for drivers.

Arlington plans a $15.2 million street maintenance project starting FY 2026, funded primarily by a sales tax, improving roads based on their condition index.

State planners want Front Range voters to weigh a November measure to fund a Denver‑to‑Fort Collins passenger train, with a starter service sketched for 2029.

Roadwork in New Orleans will cause lane closures on US 90 in both directions, with specified times for eastbound and westbound lanes, contingent on the weather.

Westbound I-10 on-ramps at Chef Menteur Hwy in Orleans Parish closed overnight for guardrail installation; DOTD advises caution and planning for detours.

North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm with NCDOT and State Highway Patrol urging residents to finalize preparations and avoid unnecessary travel risks.

St. George asked Utah for $20 million to help fund a $100M expansion at its regional airport as passenger counts surge and a new control tower rises. Lawmakers are weighing the return on that state investment.

A pre-dawn crash closed I-94 eastbound near the Marquette Interchange Friday, snarling the morning commute and forcing detours through downtown.

Sound Transit is expected to set an opening day today for the 7.4‑mile East Link across Lake Washington, a move that would finally connect Seattle and Bellevue by light rail. Testing and simulated runs are the last steps before a spring rollout.