Texas Mother and TxDOT Urge Drivers to Put Phones Down in "Talk. Text. Crash." Campaign
Maria Espinoza advocates against distracted driving after her son's recovery from a coma caused by such an incident, coinciding with the Texas Department of Transportation's "Talk. Text. Crash." campaign to reduce related accidents.
Major Roadwork on Newtown Road in El Dorado County to Cause Year-Long Closure and Detours Starting April 2024
Newtown Road in El Dorado County will be closed from April 15, 2024, to June 14, 2025, for bridge replacement and road improvements, requiring detours via Fort Jim Road.
Long Beach City Council Greenlights First Waterfront Amphitheater Managed by Legends / ASM Global
Long Beach City Council approved the creation of the city's first amphitheater, managed by Legends / ASM Global, with a $14 million investment aimed for development, which includes extensive transport and capacity for 12,000 people.
New York City Reports Record Low Traffic Deaths in First Quarter of 2025 Amid Mayor Adams' Safety Initiatives
Traffic deaths in NYC reach a historic low in Q1 2025, as reported by Mayor Adams and the DOT. The number fell to 41, marking progress in street safety efforts and enforcement.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Launches Solar Streetlight Initiative to Illuminate Filipinotown, Combat Copper Theft
Los Angeles Mayor Bass launches a plan to install solar streetlights in Filipinotown, aiming to improve public safety and tackle copper wire theft issues.
Newton County Fire Services and Red Cross Team Up to Boost Fire Safety with Free Smoke Alarm Installations in Enclave Subdivision
Newton County Fire Services collaborated with the Red Cross to install free smoke alarms in the Enclave subdivision, enhancing fire safety for local residents.
Atlanta Traffic Alert, Mayson Turner Rd NW Closure Affects Commuters Amid Beltline Project Construction
A section of Mason Turner Road NW in Atlanta is temporarily closed for the Beltline Northwest Trail Segment 4 project, with detour instructions provided for drivers and sidewalk access maintained for pedestrians.
Bloomington's April Fool's Gag Dabbles in Dreams of Solar-Powered Monorail
Bloomington officials playfully introduced an April Fool's joke about a solar-powered monorail proposal, while seriously underlying their commitment to innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.
U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils $982M in Safe Streets Grants, Refocusing on Road Safety Over DEI Measures
The U.S. Department of Transportation now allows applications for road safety grants, prioritizing safety over prior DEI measures. Over $982 million is available, with applications due by June 26th.
Upcoming Detours for Bossier City Motorists as Jimmie Davis Bridge Project Advances
Medical Drive in Bossier City to have intermittent closures for drainage installation related to the Jimmie Davis Bridge project, starting April 7, with detours provided.












