Transportation

Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson's proposed budget includes almost a billion dollars to rebuild and expand I-70 from St. Louis to Kansas City.

Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72 percent of its peak pre-pandemic levels, according to data the transit company released.

A bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general are requesting the U.S. Department of Transportation improve protections for airline customers.

The nation's railroad workers say while they have a new contract, they're still fighting for quality-of-life issues.

President Joe Biden signed a bill forcing a deal between several rail companies and a dozen rail unions to avert a December 9 strike.

Citizens of Colorado Springs have until December 6 to provide feedback on a draft of the city's plan for transportation.

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of Colorado ID in Apple Wallet, providing an easy, fast, and secure, digital version of their state-issued driver license or ID card.

California truck drivers and environmental groups presented their concerns about a proposal under consideration by state air regulators to phase out the sale of medium and heavy-duty gas-powered vehicles within the next 20 years.

Dear EarthTalk:

How will California's recent decision to require all new car sales to be electric vehicles (EVs) beginning in 2035 affect other states' timelines for adopting similarly stringent measures?

M. Sergis, Tampa, FL

Two more unions have ratified a national collective bargaining agreement with the nation's railroads.