Harris County posted a Friday warning after federal officials and Stellantis said about 225,000 U.S. vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bag inflators should not be driven. Local officials say roughly 87,000 affected vehicles are in Texas.

Metro approved an expansion of the U‑Pass program to include part‑time, graduate and community‑college students, with new pricing and a fall 2026 rollout.

Waymo has added lobbyists and monthly retainers as D.C.'s robotaxi rollout stalls while a long‑promised DDOT safety study remains unfinished.

An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle returned to Wichita after a passenger's phone and power bank overheated midflight; crews contained the devices and one person was hospitalized.

DC bids farewell to Battalion Chief Keith Long; traffic delays expected due to the funeral procession with street closures in DC and Prince George’s County Maryland.

WMATA is upgrading bus shelters at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station, altering stops and routes during construction. Commuters should expect changes and consult posted signs or the website for guidance.

Ride On Bus services in Montgomery County will face schedule changes on certain Sundays due to Metrorail construction, with Routes 34 and 46 affected. A zero-fare policy is in place for all Ride On buses.

MDOT will begin installing ramp meters on northbound I‑270 on Feb. 24; the agency says the systems could cut some morning commutes by up to 30 minutes. Maps and project details are online.

United's MileagePlus overhaul, effective April 2, 2026, gives big advantages to cardholders and trims rewards for casual flyers. The changes will alter how miles are earned and redeemed.

Sen. Mullin visited Ponca City and announced $7.8M in the FY26 spending package for a new Ponca City Regional Airport terminal; FAA permitting is now underway.

A TPB update finds fatal crashes climbed through 2023; speeding, impaired driving and seatbelt nonuse stand out as leading causes. Local agencies are weighing cameras, calming and enforcement.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the shutdown of over 550 CDL training schools for violating FMCSA regulations, following an extensive investigation.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy introduced electronic flight strips at Reagan National Airport, part of a $12.5 billion upgrade to improve air traffic control efficiency and safety.