Transportation

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles for defect that may prevent air bags from deploying
Toyota said a defect could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury. The vehicles include Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas for model years 2020 to 2022.
Southwest will pay a $140 million fine for its meltdown during the 2022 holidays
The U.S. Transportation Department ordered Southwest Airlines to pay a $140 million civil penalty as part of an agreement over operational failures that stranded millions of passengers a year ago.
Minneapolis awarded $20 million federal grant to improve traffic safety
The Biden Administration announced Wednesday the $20 million grant will pay for city safety measures at more than 500 intersections and for more protected bike lanes and pedestrian refuge islands.
High-speed rail projects get a $6 billion infusion of federal infrastructure money
The White House hopes to jumpstart high-speed rail in the U.S. with money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Much of the funding announced this week will go to projects in Nevada and California.
Accessibility advocates thrilled over Minneapolis' investment in sidewalk snow removal
The Minneapolis City Council Tuesday night passed a $1.8 billion budget for next year which includes a $595,000 funding package to help clear city sidewalks of snow. It’s intended to target high-traffic areas and residents who don’t shovel their walks.
Slow down! As deaths and injuries mount, new calls for technology to reduce speeding
Safety advocates want all cars to come with technology that can tell drivers when they're speeding — or even force them to slow down. But the auto industry is not rushing to embrace it.