Lewiston might be getting some extra transit money from the federal COVID-19 relief bill

A U.S. senator from Pennsylvania congratulated Lewiston and Bangor for being among six cities that would benefit from COVID-19 relief funding if a $1.9 trillion is adopted.

Study finds transportation problems cost Maine motorists over $1 billion a year

Higher operating costs, collisions and delays cost Portland-area drivers an average of almost $1,400 a year each, according to a national transportation nonprofit.

Despite warnings, thousands of Mainers expected to travel for holidays

Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.

Biden picks Buttigieg as transportation chief, ex-Michigan governor as energy secretary

The president-elect has pledged to spend billions making major infrastructure improvements and on retrofitting initiatives that can help the U.S. battle climate change.

Rain, snow, growing outages as strong storm blasts through Maine

More than 166,000 CMP customers were without electricity Saturday night, and emergency management officials warned Mainers to avoid travel because of ice and snow.

Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers

Slightly better than the nation's average D+ grade, Maine's roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Oh, deer: Your odds of hitting an animal on the way home tonight? Higher than you think.

Maine’s charter bus companies say they are on verge of collapse

With high overhead and almost no revenue, the companies are pinning their hopes on a federal bailout that may not come.

Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August

The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond

The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.