Transportation News Update: February 11, 2026
In this issue of our #TNU, we're summarizing articles covering topics including:
- NFL Draft preparations. Comprehensive traffic and transportation plan to be released in late March, five weeks before the three-day event coming in April
- Air travel. What's next following the $1.7B Pittsburgh International Airport terminal transformation
- Multimodal accomplishments. Review of infrastructure improvements, transit funding, and strategic planning accomplishments from 2025
- How America commutes heading in to 2026. Major Shifts in Transportation Mode Choice, Telecommuting, and Emerging Trends
- Transit innovation. Pilot shuttle service established in DC Mobility Innovation District to test and deploy innovative mobility solutions
- Autonomous innovation. Autonomous vehicle testing expands in the area, proving Pittsburgh is still a hub for self-driving technology
- Traffic mitigation. $30M Green Light-Go Program funds traffic signal upgrades across the state
- Traffic mitigation. Rail freight investment announcements with $53M for 30 projects across PA can reduce highway congestion
- Intercity bus renaissance. Bus terminal investments reflect growing demand for affordable long-distance travel
- Bike commuting rebounds in major U.S. cities according to 2025 analysis of active transportation recovery
- Hybrid work stabilizes as new normal: 2025 data shows lasting shift in commuting patterns
- Air taxis prepare for commercial launch in U.S. cities by mid-2026
- Robotaxis scale nationwide with over 450k paid rides weekly
