Transportation

A robot is helping build roads in Central Florida, it's called the TyBot.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the City of Orlando and Dr. Phillips, Inc., is holding a public hearing regarding planned roadway improvements on segments of Princeton Street (State Road (S.R.) 438) and Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) in Orlando.

FDOT said that the vehicle was on the tracks when struck just south of the Kissimmee Sunrail/Amtrak station.

Motorists should be advised of an upcoming traffic shift on westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) as you approach downtown Orlando.

Volusia County said it hopes to open the bridge, formerly known as the Orange Avenue bridge, in March. The project hit a major milestone this week.

The Florida Department of Transportation said it is closing the westbound I-4 entry ramp from Colonial Drive for six months, so construction crews can work on the new westbound I-4 lanes of the interstate through Downtown Orlando.

One week in to the Lime e-scooter program in Orlando, The City reports high ridership and no issues.

Dealing with I-4 Ultimate construction is bad enough, but how there is a brand new Lee Road exit ramp in Eatonville that is considered dangerous by many who work nearby.

Lime launches 200 electric scooters in Downtown Orlando.

Traffic at Orlando International Airport is expected to grow in the coming years.  In anticipation of this growth, OIA is in the process of expanding its capacity with the much-anticipated South Terminal Complex, now under construction.  

With many environmental and business groups split about the need and purpose of the projects, lawmakers during the 2020 legislative session will start looking at continued funding and accompanying infrastructure --- water, sewer and broadband ---- as tentative alignments for the roads will soon be rolled out.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing ramps in Downtown Orlando.

The Storefront Safety Council recently released its findings, stating that Florida is a leader in the nation in vehicle crashes into storefronts.

Texting and driving in school and construction zones becomes a primary offense statewide on New Year's Day.

The bill would allow so-called drivers to contract for the installation of digital advertising devices.