/transportation Transportation en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /transportation/2026-06-16/miami-dade-transit-officials-weigh-legal-options-over-lemon-electric-buses Three years after the company that sold Miami-Dade a fleet of electric buses went bankrupt, the county is still trying to figure out what to do about them ā€“ including taking legal action. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /transportation/2026-06-16/miami-dade-transit-officials-weigh-legal-options-over-lemon-electric-buses Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /transportation/2026-06-05/miami-dades-transit-system-prepares-to-transport-hundreds-of-thousands-of-world-cup-fans Miami-Dade County transportation officials say they're ready for an influx of people expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:50 GMT /transportation/2026-06-05/miami-dades-transit-system-prepares-to-transport-hundreds-of-thousands-of-world-cup-fans Helen Acevedo /business/2026-05-28/did-trumps-faa-slash-the-staffing-target-for-air-traffic-control The Federal Aviation Administration released a new air traffic controller staffing plan that showed a reduced target of 12,563 controllers, down from its previous forecast of 14,633. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association disagrees with the staffing model. Thu, 28 May 2026 16:40:00 GMT /business/2026-05-28/did-trumps-faa-slash-the-staffing-target-for-air-traffic-control Loreben Tuquero | PolitiFact /transportation/2026-05-19/tri-rail-suicides-south-florida-are-you-ok The new initiative is called ā€œAre you OK?ā€ and its designed to raise awareness about the dangers of railroad trespassing, identify warning signs of individuals in crisis and equip frontline personnel with the tools to respond effectively. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:28:29 GMT /transportation/2026-05-19/tri-rail-suicides-south-florida-are-you-ok Carlton Gillespie /transportation/2026-05-19/mia-announces-new-33m-operations-center-to-improve-airport-safety Miami International Airport's new $33 million operations center will house staff from 30 different emergency response agencies to improve safety at the airport. Tue, 19 May 2026 15:09:54 GMT /transportation/2026-05-19/mia-announces-new-33m-operations-center-to-improve-airport-safety Sherrilyn Cabrera /business/2026-05-07/despite-airline-industry-pressures-florida-airports-are-among-the-cheapest-places-to-fly Among large airports, Tampa, Orlando, Miami and Fort Lauderdale were among the most affordable from which to travel, according to an April analysis. Thu, 07 May 2026 13:18:23 GMT /business/2026-05-07/despite-airline-industry-pressures-florida-airports-are-among-the-cheapest-places-to-fly Gabriella Paul /government-politics/2026-05-06/palm-beach-county-commission-approves-agreement-renaming-palm-beach-airport-after-donald-trump The vote Tuesday was 4-3. Although the bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis says the name change from Palm Beach International Airport will take effect on July 1, the change still needs approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Wed, 06 May 2026 14:16:17 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-06/palm-beach-county-commission-approves-agreement-renaming-palm-beach-airport-after-donald-trump Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /national-politics/2026-04-29/spirit-airlines-tried-to-be-the-dollar-general-of-the-skies-then-the-big-airlines-beat-it-at-its-own-game Spirit Airlines helped pioneer ultra-cheap flying and soared. Then legacy airlines copied them, outmaneuvered them with loyalty programs, and the economy turned against their core customers. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:00 GMT /national-politics/2026-04-29/spirit-airlines-tried-to-be-the-dollar-general-of-the-skies-then-the-big-airlines-beat-it-at-its-own-game Greg Rosalsky /transportation/2026-04-24/better-bus-promised-speed-riders-are-still-waiting Miami-Dadeā€™s Better Bus Network (BBN) aimed to improve service by cutting some routes and increasing frequency on others. It was described as the biggest bus system overhaul in Miami-Dade County history. But for many, the redesign has fallen short of its promise. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT /transportation/2026-04-24/better-bus-promised-speed-riders-are-still-waiting Yaelis Pena and Caroline Choquette | FIU Caplin News /government-politics/2026-04-22/desantis-launches-state-funding-for-vertiports-with-eyes-on-the-future-of-flying-cabs Vertiports are expected to serve as hubs for short aerial commutes by battery-powered aircraft that have characteristics of airplanes and helicopters. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:52:44 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-22/desantis-launches-state-funding-for-vertiports-with-eyes-on-the-future-of-flying-cabs News Service of Florida