transportation
Biden's pick to head FAA withdraws name from nomination: reports
Phillip Washington, decided to pull his name from consideration due to “an onslaught of unfounded Republican attacks” on his service and experience, a White House official told CNN on Saturday.
Widow sues Norfolk Southern after husband decapitated while training to be a conductor
"It's happening over and over again. I'd hate for someone else to lose their loved one,” Sherita Fields said.
Seattle cops give out 90% fewer traffic tickets as — car-related deaths rise
The massive decrease -- part of an anti-police effort by some liberal city council members -- comes as 28 people died in traffic crashes and 10K had accidents the same...
World's first 'flying bike' hits market for $500K
Not so long ago in a toy story very very close by.
Watchdog to probe Pete Buttigieg’s use of private government planes
A memo issued by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General on Monday revealed plans by the watchdog to audit Buttigieg’s use of Federal Aviation Administration planes for official...
United pilots forced to retrain after plane plunged to just 775 feet above Pacific Ocean: airline
The plane had reached an altitude of about 2,200 feet before it plummeted 1,400 feet about a minute after taking off in Hawaii — reaching a descent rate of almost...
MTA admits 'we F'd this one up' over Georgia O'Keeffe typo at Grand Central complex
"We clearly F-ed this one up and it’s being fixed," said MTA spokesman Tim Minton.
Democrats care more about Pete Buttigieg's identity politics than if he can actually do his job
Like Obama, Pete is a smooth talker and easily charms unmarried, childless women.
Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet
Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
Pete Buttigieg took a vacation to Portugal as rail strike loomed
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg jetted off for a vacation in Portugal as government and union negotiators worked to avert a nationwide rail-worker strike earlier this year.
UK records worst loss of working days in 11 years amid labor disputes
New data shows that 417,000 work days were lost this past October in the United Kingdom as labor disputes have struck the public sector.
Ground broken on new $3.2B station that will take riders from Bronx-to-Penn Station in one ride
Bronx residents are another step closer to a one-ride to Penn Station by 2027.
NYC transit safety advocate hit by car -- on way to victims vigil
A road-safety activist ended up in a Brooklyn ER over the weekend when he was struck by a car — while bicycling to an event to commemorate victims of traffic...
Seasonal hiring to nosedive during inflation, recession fears: expert
“Companies may be reluctant to announce their seasonal hiring plans, even if they do intend to hire, due to economic uncertainty.”
Longtime ad exec killed in East Hampton plane crash
The pilot who was killed when his small plane plunged into a harbor in Long Island has been identified as a local 57-year-old advertising executive and producer, according to police.
Supersonic jet would fly from NYC to London in just 80 minutes
A newly designed supersonic jet would be able to fly passengers nearly from New York City to London in just 80 minutes.
New York now the busiest shipping port in the US, leapfrogging this state
The shift comes as shipping companies have been diverting goods to the East Coast on concerns that west coast ports could be shut down over protracted labor negotiations.
NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Biden hails worker-friendly rail deal as 'win for America,' claims it will help curb food prices
President Biden took a victory lap Thursday over a tentative deal to avoid a major railway strike -- even claiming that it will help cut grocery prices that have increased an eye-watering 13.5% over the...
'Lied to and manipulated': Inside the collapse of Usain Bolt's scooter startup
The sudden collapse of a transportation startup co-founded by Usain Bolt didn’t just leave hundreds of unusable scooters and e-bikes littered across American cities — it also left behind a...