West Point
West Point, TX · Traffic & Transit
mySanAntonio.com
TxDOT warns of major ramp closure on I-35
Other nightly closures are expected to end tonight.
mySanAntonio.com
akinseagleseye.com
The End of the Neighborhood Bus
Just a few days before school, the Austin Independent School District announced that transportation for students this school year would look very different due to budget cuts. A simple walk to the bus stop has turned into a daily challenge for hundreds of Austin ISD high school students due to navigating extreme heat, missing sidewalks, high-speed traffic, and dangerous intersections following the district’s shift to a bus “hub” system this school year.
metro-magazine.com
Bringing Austin’s First Light Rail System to Life
Austin Transit Partnership CEO Greg Canally outlines plans for a nearly 10-mile light rail project to enhance the city’s transit system. The project emphasizes a collaborative approach and prioritizes community engagement to ensure it meets local needs. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, marking a significant milestone in...
KXAN
Austin hits 249 robotaxi wrecks and 14 people reportedly injured: NHTSA
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that robotaxi accidents in Austin have caused at least 14 alleged minor injuries since October 2023, involving companies such as Tesla, Waymo, Avride, and Zoox.
CBS Austin
FM 812 near COTA reopens after water leak; Austin Water to start permanent repairs Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — All lanes of FM 812 near Circuit of the Americas are back open today after a water leak drastically impacted traffic into COTA earlier today. Austin Water says permanent repairs are scheduled to begin tomorrow. When the leak was first reported, city officials diverted traffic off...
mySanAntonio.com
hoodline.com
Round Rock Opens Wyoming Springs Drive Extension, New I-35 Escape Route
Round Rock drivers on the west side have a new way to get around without fighting I-35 traffic. The Wyoming Springs Drive extension opened to the public on Thursday, giving commuters a four-lane divided roadway that connects Creek Bend Boulevard to East Old Settlers Boulevard, complete with a new crossing over Brushy Creek.
hoodline.com
ICE Bus Staged at Private Austin Lot Without Owner's OK, DHS Says It Won't Slow Down
An apparent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement transport bus sat parked Wednesday in a vacant, secluded lot at a northeast Austin business park, where at least one man arrived by SUV in handcuffs and shackles before being led aboard to join other men already seated inside. Protesters gathered at the scene, and the property owner later said it never gave ICE permission to use the site. The staging came as federal arrest numbers across the Austin area have climbed to their highest levels in nearly four years.