FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Department of transportation - The Untold Story

The 2027 Car Kill Switch Rumor Is Spreading — Here’s What the Law Actually Says

A new car that refuses to start because a computer suspects the driver had a drink sounds like something from a dystopian television series. Unfortunately, a real federal law has given that rumor plenty of material.

Clever Dude · Nov 11

Jet Crash Near Mar-a-Lago Forces 600 Residents to Evacuate, Leaving Fiery Crater in Florida Road

A Learjet 60 crashed near Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing all nine people aboard and prompting the evacuation of about 600 residents after infrastructure was damaged.

International Business Times UK · Nov 2

In 2005, Missouri turned old roofing shingles into part of Route 61/67; six years later, MoDOT still called the St. Louis County pavement's performance favorable

Every year, countless tons of discarded asphalt shingles fill landfills across the U.S. Since 2003, Missouri’s Department of Transportation has ingeniously repurposed these shingles for roadbuilding. This initiative has successfully minimized landfill waste while delivering substantial savings in road upkeep. Studies indicate that roads constructed with recycled shingles perform reliably,…

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Biden-era rules once guaranteed refunds for controllable flight delays. But Trump’s administration just narrowed the list: ‘Quite a big blow’

A plane with mechanical issues no longer qualifies for a refund.

We Got This Covered · Sep 22

Trump is changing the rules that could end refunds if your flight is delayed or canceled

The exemptions include items such as ‘unscheduled maintenance’ and the cleaning of the plane in the event of a passenger’s death

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Damaged concrete pipes helped create two artificial reefs in North Carolina

North Carolina has given two existing artificial reefs off the Outer Banks another 3,000 tons of material, using damaged and unusable concrete pipe and boxes that would otherwise have required disposal. The N.C. Artificial Reef Program completed the two enhancement projects in May 2026, placing approximately 1,500 tons of recycled…

The Times of India · Sep 21

AM radio could soon return to every new car in America — here’s what the House bill means for car buyers, emergency alerts and electric vehicles

The US House passed a bill requiring automakers to include AM radio. This legislation ensures access to local news and emergency broadcasts during outages. Electric vehicle manufacturers may face engineering challenges with this new requirement. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration and presidential approval. If enacted, AM…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Washington spends $113M to rebuild I-395 Potomac River Bridge

For decades, a major river crossing between Virginia and Washington, D.C. has moved commuters, commercial traffic and travelers into the heart of the nation’s capital. Now the I-395 bridge over the Potomac River is getting a major facelift as officials invest $113 million to update the aging structure and permanently…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Trump Administration Revokes 110 Trucking Schools' Accreditation as Immigrant Driver Crackdown Expands

The Department of Transportation is also moving to remove schools over inadequate training practices and will conduct a nationwide audit of third-party commercial driver's license testers

Latin Times · Sep 1