Austin Transportation Department

Work starts this summer on a street reconfiguration paving the way for a light-rail megaproject.

At least 106 people have died in traffic crashes this year in Austin, the highest number on record.

By this time next year, you might be able to order a self-driving Ford Escape Hybrid SUV with the Lyft app, but two humans will be seated in the front as safety drivers.

Lee esta historia en español. A diversity training described by City of Austin employees as “hurtful” and “emotionally and professionally damaging” has…

The way Austinites pay for street parking is changing Tuesday. The Austin Transportation Department is shifting to a "pay-by-plate" model that will manage…

Airline capacity is slowly being added at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, but it's still far below normal. That means it may be awhile before the…

Lee esta historia en español. The Austin Transportation Department has unveiled a new tool for the public to track the number of traffic crashes, injuries…

Austin’s streets are far less congested these days as people stay home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Law enforcement is worried…

This story was originally published on February 20th, 2020. Traffic is one constant of life in Austin. But every so often, there’s something that breaks…

The City of Austin has been closing Rainey Street to vehicle traffic on weekend nights for the last two months as part of a pilot program to gauge the…