U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on heavy trucks and buses
Automatic braking systems in heavy vehicles would prevent nearly 20,000 crashes a year and save at least 155 lives, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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City-County Council to vote on no-turn-on-red proposal despite state law
The council plans to vote Monday to place no-turn-on-red restrictions at downtown intersections before the effective date of a state law banning the city from doing so. The local proposal includes an amendment designed to further insulate the city from state legislation.
TSA records busiest day since 2019 amid smooth holiday for air travel
The figures are an early sign of strong travel demand as summer arrives and an indication that the system is ready for heavy volumes of passengers, with few disruptions reported in recent days.
INDOT seeking more public input on future of urban interstates
As they embark on a new vision for the interstates that run through Indianapolis, state transportation officials say they hope to learn from past mistakes by making community engagement a focal point of the planning process.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season—and big prices, too
For the travel industry, the big question is how long consumers can keep paying for airline tickets and accommodations while they deal with stubborn high inflation, news about layoffs and bank failures, and fear of a recession.
Officials hear more calls for deeper look into possible Black graves at bridge project
Architectural representatives at Tuesday’s meeting about the planned Henry Street bridge also presented the preferred design for the project, dubbed “Circle City Gateway.”
U.S. to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays
The aim of the rules would be, for the first time, to require airlines to pay compensation beyond a ticket refund and to cover expenses that consumers incur if the airline causes a cancellation or significant delay.
After passing gas tax increase, lawmakers to tackle long-term road funding
Officially dubbed the “Funding Indiana’s Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow Task Force,” the body is charged with creating plans for both state and local road and bridge needs. A report is due to the legislature by Jan. 1, 2024.
United plans to hire 15,000, adding to surge in airline jobs
Airlines are trying to avoid a rerun of last year, when they were caught unprepared for a rapid recovery in air travel.
Pilots at American, Southwest ratchet up strike threats
American, Southwest and United Airlines are under pressure to match or beat terms that rival Delta Air Lines accepted with its pilots.
State lawmakers pass bill that stops Indy’s ‘no-turn-on-red’ proposal
A Republican state legislator and former Indianapolis City-County Council member is on the verge of thwarting an attempt by Indianapolis lawmakers to install no-turn-on-red signs at nearly 200 downtown intersections.
Marion County set to receive extra $8 million in annual road funding
Debate over the bill has served as a flashpoint in the ongoing fight between city and state leaders over Indiana’s road-funding formula, which allocates gas-tax funds and other revenue by center-line miles rather than by vehicle miles traveled.
U.S. traffic deaths dropped slightly in 2022, but remain high
Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased, as did the number of deaths involving unbelted passengers, alcohol-impaired driving, speeding and trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds.
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes into test flight
The company plans to use Starship to send people and cargo to the moon and, eventually, Mars. NASA has reserved a Starship for its next moonwalking team, and rich tourists are already booking lunar flybys.
TSA chief predicts record number of airline passengers this summer
U.S. airline passenger levels this summer are projected to be “comfortably above” pre-pandemic numbers, the head of the Transportation Security Administration said.
Southwest grounds flights nationwide due to technical issues
Southwest Airlines said an “intermittent technology issue” led to more than 1,700 flight delays Tuesday morning.
Former Celadon execs to pay $50,000 to settle accounting fraud case
The judgment also bars Eric Meek and Bobby Peavler from serving as an officer or director of a public company for the next three years.
Could downtown heliport play a role in attracting aviation innovation?
Is the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport an impediment to development in the Market East Cultural District, or is it a key asset in the future of the city’s aviation landscape, maybe even a future hub for air taxis?
Lawmakers step back from Indy takeover, add $8M in road funding
An Indiana House committee on Tuesday voted to send additional road funding to Indianapolis and to consider a give-back of numerous former state highways.
Indiana Senate advances license plate speed camera pilot despite pushback
Republican state lawmakers were divided over the measure, however, with some arguing that such “Big Brother” technology amounts to government overreach and could lead to later legislation allowing for other types of camera surveillance.