Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
Portage Lake Lift Bridge connecting Houghton, Hancock recognized as historic landmark
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently dedicated the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, was a crucial link for moving billions of pounds of copper mined from the Keweenaw Peninsula to the rest of the United States.
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently dedicated the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, was a crucial link for moving billions of pounds of copper mined from the Keweenaw Peninsula to the rest of the United States.
Detroit proposes $4,000 bus driver bonuses amid shortage that's leaving riders stranded
Detroit is hoping $4,000 bonuses will help with the bus driver shortage.
Detroit is hoping $4,000 bonuses will help with the bus driver shortage.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg to speak at Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan's infrastructure remains a sticking point for many voters, while billions in funding is currently being channeled toward improving roads, bridges, and water systems.
Michigan's infrastructure remains a sticking point for many voters, while billions in funding is currently being channeled toward improving roads, bridges, and water systems.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Staffing shortages from omicron variant hitting SMART bus routes, schedules hard
"What we are experiencing right now in particular, is drivers either testing positive for or quarantining isolating per our SMART policy and so not available to drive," said Robert Cramer,"Without a driver driving the vehicle, it’s difficult to get that service out on the road."
"What we are experiencing right now in particular, is drivers either testing positive for or quarantining isolating per our SMART policy and so not available to drive," said Robert Cramer,"Without a driver driving the vehicle, it’s difficult to get that service out on the road."
What's next for Michigan Central Station 34 years after historic Detroit train depot shuttered
The last train left Michigan Central Station 34 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1988. Today, Ford is in the process of finishing up the Detroit train depot's restoration that began in 2018.
The last train left Michigan Central Station 34 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1988. Today, Ford is in the process of finishing up the Detroit train depot's restoration that began in 2018.
Michigan gas prices stay the same as last week; still up 87 cents from last year
After weeks of decreasing gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan is remaining steady.
After weeks of decreasing gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Michigan is remaining steady.
Billions for roads, bridges, water, and internet - what $1 trillion in infrastructure means for Michigan
The state is expected to receive billions in stimulus for fixing roads, replacing lead water pipes, and expanding access to the internet and electric vehicle charging stations. Here's how much of each.
The state is expected to receive billions in stimulus for fixing roads, replacing lead water pipes, and expanding access to the internet and electric vehicle charging stations. Here's how much of each.
REV Midwest: 5 governors commit to network for charging electric vehicles
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
Governors of five Midwestern states have reached a bipartisan agreement to forge a network for charging electric vehicles.
DDOT proposes schedule changes that will reduce frequency on some routes, cut others
The transit agency is planning on boosting the reliability of its bus system by reducing the number of scheduled trips each bus will make on selected routes.
The transit agency is planning on boosting the reliability of its bus system by reducing the number of scheduled trips each bus will make on selected routes.
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools cancels bus routes
A school district in Michigan has canceled bus routes after the vendor contracted to provide the routes has canceled the contract, leaving parents in a bind to find ways to get their children to school.
A school district in Michigan has canceled bus routes after the vendor contracted to provide the routes has canceled the contract, leaving parents in a bind to find ways to get their children to school.
Michigan city's practice of chalking tires to mark parking limits challenged in federal court
A previous ruling in the case came from an Appeals court that said marking tires could be illegal without a warrant. The city of Saginaw has been in a legal battle with a woman who had 14 parking tickets before suing the city.
A previous ruling in the case came from an Appeals court that said marking tires could be illegal without a warrant. The city of Saginaw has been in a legal battle with a woman who had 14 parking tickets before suing the city.
Gordie Howe Bridge donates another $50,000 to Detroit and Delray groups
Southwest Detroit and Delray will receive $250,000 in community benefits in exchange for the construction of the massive international bridge.
Southwest Detroit and Delray will receive $250,000 in community benefits in exchange for the construction of the massive international bridge.
Michigan Rep. Andy Levin "hopeful" about state's future despite loss in Congress
Michigan's population didn't grow as much as other states did and lost a seat in Congress because of it. The state's geography will be a draw to encourage people to move here, but Michigan must boost its public transit options, the congressman said.
Michigan's population didn't grow as much as other states did and lost a seat in Congress because of it. The state's geography will be a draw to encourage people to move here, but Michigan must boost its public transit options, the congressman said.
Delta opens middle seats after canceling almost 100 flights, including some to Detroit
Delta is trying to recover from its $12 billion loss in 2020. Instead, staff shortages forced it to cancel almost 100 flights on Sunday. To accommodate stranded passengers, it reopened its middle seats.
Delta is trying to recover from its $12 billion loss in 2020. Instead, staff shortages forced it to cancel almost 100 flights on Sunday. To accommodate stranded passengers, it reopened its middle seats.
State supreme court declines appeal challenging construction of Gordie Howe Bridge
The companies that own the Ambassador Bridge, run by the Moroun family, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the bridge.
The companies that own the Ambassador Bridge, run by the Moroun family, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the bridge.