TRANSPORTATION

SunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.

Orange County residents voting in the November election will be deciding whether or not to approve a transportation sales tax measure. Here's what it is.

SunRail says it will suspend its commuter rail service starting Wednesday ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.

Brightline will begin higher-speed train testing in more parts of Brevard County in preparation for its extension to Orlando next year.

Orange County residents voting in the November election will be deciding whether or not to approve a transportation sales tax measure. Here's what it is.

Spirit Airlines shareholders are approving a $3.8 billion sale of the company to JetBlue Airways.

Amtrak says its Silver Star overnight trains are resuming service Friday and Saturday. The Silver Meteor trains will resume service on Saturday and Sunday.

SunRail said it will reopen two of its Osceola County stations on Monday after repairing tracks damaged by Hurricane Ian.

A plane crashed in New Smyrna Beach Thursday evening after what a pilot reported as an engine failure, according to Edgewater Fire Rescue Department.

The frustration amongst passengers flying into and out of the new Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport is mounting for those dropping off or picking up rental cars.

Nationwide pilot shortages have contributed to the hundreds of thousands of delays and flight cancelations across the U.S. in 2022. But the question remains: why is this happening?

SunRail hopes to have rail service restored by the end of the month to its southernmost destinations, following damage from Hurricane Ian.

SunRail is set to resume service to the Tupperware station Thursday, though other sections of the rail line are still dealing with damage sustained during Hurricane Ian.

Orlando International Airport announced on Thursday evening that passenger flights will resume after 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30.

Pictures shared on social media show several planes overturned at North Perry Airport in Broward County Tuesday near where a possible tornado touched down.

SunRail is set to resume service with a modified schedule on Monday, Oct. 3 as Central Florida begins to recover from the flooding and damage left behind by Hurricane Ian.

The first flights touched down Tuesday at Orlando International Airport’s newest terminal.

A Kissimmee LYNX bus service route will shut down at the end of September, according to transportation officials.

More international passengers are making their way through Orlando International Airport, which has seen a nearly 300% increase in international travel over 2021, according to GOAA.

Train companies around the country are bracing for a potential freight rail worker strike on Friday, and Amtrak is suspending long-distance train service in Florida because of it.

Commissioners with Orange County met to discuss the transportation sales tax initiative.

Osceola County continues to see massive growth, and with that comes transportation problems. A recent study found drivers in Osceola County have the worst commute in the state.

Whatever you choose to bring through security and onto the plane now goes into a bin at the new Terminal C security checkpoint. Everything. So there's less chance that laces or straps will get wrapped in the x-ray machine rollers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced a 6-month SunPass toll rebate program during a news conference at Florida’s Turnpike Headquarters in Orlando.

The Florida Department of Transportation held a public information meeting Wednesday evening regarding upgrades to an intersection in the Mills 50 District.

Teen Xpress is a mobile school-based healthcare unit that provides medical and mental health services to underserved and uninsured students of low-income middle and high schools Orange County.

Brightline, a private passenger rail line in Florida, announced a list of traffic advisories Monday as it works to construct a rail line extension connecting Orlando to West Palm Beach.

Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek is asking city residents to start walking and biking more often — her proposed solution to the city's traffic and gridlock issues in areas like Mitchell Hammock Road and Oviedo on the Park.

The Oviedo City Council introduces a plan to relieve traffic issues in the city.

Starting Sunday, Brightline crews will ramp up test runs along a portion of newly double-tracked rail corridor in Brevard County — with trains accelerating up to 79 mph, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to make improvements to a section of Robinson Street running through downtown Orlando with the aim of making it safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

The Transportation Security Administration said it’s on track to stop a record-setting number of guns at checkpoints across the country in 2022.

With the need for bus drivers remaining high, Orange County Public Schools held the first of many summer job fairs Monday at Edgewater High School.

Brightline will begin carrying passengers from Orlando to Miami in 2023.

Traveling between Sanford and Mt. Dora just got easier.

The plan calls for approximately $13 million in restoration and maintenance of 1,550 acres of Split Oak Forest for a 30-year period.

N95 masks: What you need to know (NCD)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday restated their recommendation that Americans should wear masks while traveling on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation. >> Read more trending newsThe recommendation from the CDC comes despite a judge’s ruling last month that ended the federal mask mandate on public transportation. The CDC recommends that anyone over age 2, “including passengers and workers — properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over the nose and mouth in indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, etc.) ).”The agency went on to say, “We also encourage operators of public transportation and transportation hubs to support mask wearing by all people, including employees.”The mask requirement on public transportation was extended several times since it went into effect until a federal judge struck down the mandate on April 18. The Justice Department appealed the ruling at the request of the CDC, The Associated Press reported.

Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to send a penny sales tax to the November ballot, giving voters the ultimate say on whether it will pass.

Orange County’s mayor is meeting with business leaders Tuesday to deliver a final push for his transportation initiative.

It's a make or break week for Orange County Mayor Jerry Deming's transportation initiative.

Local leaders and business partners gathered Thursday to discuss transportation concerns during the 2022 Orange County Regional Economic Summit.

Since the national mask mandate was overturned, several companies have announced face coverings are now optional in their facilities and on their public transportation.

Orlando International Airport is in the state’s lead as Florida airports continue to rank in the nation’s top 10 every year for where passengers are most often stopped at checkpoints with a gun.

All in-office and online FLHSMV driver's license services to be unavailable from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday.

24% of Osceola County bus routes did not have a driver Friday morning, according to a district spokesperson.

The Osceola County school district is warning of possible bus delays as it anticipates drivers calling out of work ahead of the holiday weekend.

Zach Downes with the Osceola County School District Transportation Services explained three school bus routes were in jeopardy Tuesday morning after several bus drivers called out sick.

On Saturday, long lines at Southwest could be seen wrapping around to the lobby, with some passengers saying they’ve been in line for more than four hours.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.

“We know that transportation is an issue, but even more so with COVID-19,” said Rina Shah, group vice president of pharmacy operations at Walgreens. “Through these community partnerships, we’re able to get the word out that not only is it important to get the vaccine (but) when you do schedule appointments, here’s your code for a free ride.”

Limited transportation has long been a hurdle to employment, hindering growth at some companies and preventing people who need work from accessing available jobs. As the rise of e-commerce spurs job growth in industrial areas that are often not close to public transportation, employers hope addressing transit needs attracts a wider pool of candidates and helps workers arrive on time.