SunPass report calls for better project oversight
Finding a wide range of fault, Florida Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel recommended the Department of Transportation have better communications with the public and smaller, more manageable vendor contracts, regarding the SunPass toll-collection system.
Equal pay bringing more female truckers to the roads
The number of women in the trucking industry is growing. Since 2010, the amount of female truck drivers has increased immensely -- by 68 percent, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. And equal pay for drivers, regardless of gender, is purportedly a big reason why the job has become more enticing to women.
Fewer delays but still some confusion among drivers at new I-4 ramp lane in Maitland
Construction on Interstate 4 in Maitland and the shift of a exit ramp onto Maitland Blvd., caused confusion among drivers during the Wednesday morning rush hour. Things went a little smoother on Thursday, but we found many frustrated drivers.
Traffic shift at Maitland ramp creates backups along Interstate 4
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said an on-ramp shift is to blame for the traffic backup on Interstate 4 during Wednesday morning's rush, and it could take drivers awhile to get used to the change.
FDOT alerts drivers to new exit ramp pattern in Maitland
The Florida Department of Transporation is alerting drivers to a recent traffic shift for the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) exit to eastbound and westbound Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414).
Orlando International Airport expanding: What this means for you
If you’ve been to the Orlando International Airport (OIA), you are familiar with the crowds.
Pedestrian struck, killed by SunRail train in Kissimmee
The man was trespassing on Monday morning when he was hit.
New State Road 46 lanes, State Road 429 ramps to open
Crews are scheduled Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., to shift traffic onto new State Road (S.R.) 46 lanes including through a new signalized intersection between Camp Challenge Road and S.R. 429 [GMap below].
SunRail losing money because riders are breaking rules, says FDOT
SunRail is losing money, because some riders are not following the rules, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Riders are supposed to "tap on" with their cards when they board the train and "tap off" when they get to their destination. An FDOT spokesman says some riders are "gaming the system" by not tapping off.
Palm Bay under scrutiny for incomplete road network
A $28 million interchange along Brevard County is drawing scrutiny. The City of Palm Bay is being criticized for not upholding their part of a road network connecting to the interchange. However, the city says the project has been delayed due to weather and other environmental concerns.
Porsche, Boeing co-developing flying electric vehicle
This type of transportation is expected to “pick up speed” as soon as 2025.
Florida Turnpike eyes changes after SunPass troubles
The Florida Turnpike Enterprise wants to replace its back-office structure after over a year of trouble from the SunPass collection system.
5 construction deaths in 4 years of I-4 Ultimate
Not even four years into the I-4 Ultimate construction project and already five workers have been killed on the job.