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Gas prices got you wanting an electric or hybrid car? Well, good luck finding one
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — With gasoline prices topping $4 a gallon, many drivers are looking for a car that will go farther on a gallon of gas, or maybe one… Read More
As gas prices surge, here’s how to get the most out of your tank
By: Rachel Treisman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Global crude oil prices have been on the rise following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with U.S. gas prices hitting a new national record on Tuesday. As… Read More
Most Ohio Senate Republicans back bill to repeal gas tax increase, but DeWine calls it a “mistake”
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans have been living with a gas tax increase for almost three years. But in this election year as gas prices move higher, some Republican state… Read More
Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Thinking of buying a car? Kimberly Walker, a mother of two in Columbia, S.C., can tell you exactly what that’s like these days. She recently found… Read More
Here’s what you should keep in your car and other ways to prepare for winter driving
By: Jaclyn Diaz | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It was the stuff of drivers’ nightmares. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine called it “dystopian.” This week, motorists were stuck in freezing temperatures – some for more… Read More
Transportation Budget Passes House Committee, Moves Toward Floor Vote
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The $8 billion state transportation budget goes to the floor of the Ohio House tomorrow, after it was overwhelmingly approved by a House committee Wednesday…. Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Change Key Parts Of Governor’s Transportation Budget
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An Ohio House committee stripped provisions from Gov. Mike DeWine’s transportation budget, one of which targets distracted driving. The House committee removed part of the… Read More
West Virginia Site Chosen For High-Speed Travel Facility
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Virgin Hyperloop One will build a certification center in West Virginia to test the high-speed transportation concept that uses enclosed pods to zip passengers underground at… Read More
Ohio Drops Front License Plate Requirement
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Drivers are no longer required by law to have license plates on the front of their cars. The change ends a long debate over… Read More
Airlines Offer Vouchers, Credits For Canceled Flights. Customers Want Cash
By: David Schaper | NPR
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A new survey suggests nearly 60 million Americans are losing money because of canceled plans. And would-be travelers are getting the runaround, even when they are legally entitled to a full refund.
Unemployment Claims Top 100K, New Voter Sign-up Demanded
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it has received 111,055 unemployment insurance benefit applications online in the past four days, due to layoffs related to coronavirus orders. That compares… Read More
Athens Transportation Methods Modified Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Public transportation in Athens has been modified in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The regular CATS student transport service was suspended after students were advised… Read More
Bill to Protect Motorcyclists from Hearing Loss is on its Way to the Governor
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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It’s now up to Gov. Mike DeWine to decide whether to sign a bill passed by the Ohio Legislature that would allow motorcyclists to wear earplugs while driving their bikes…. Read More
State Leaders Support “Hands Free Ohio” Bill
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports fatalities on the state’s roads have increase in five of the last six years with 2019 being the second-deadliest year in the past decade…. Read More
WATCH: This Super Strong Concrete Could Repair Aging Bridges. Here’s What’s Standing in the Way
By: PBS Newshour
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There’s a dire need to repair aging infrastructure in the U.S., and an innovative building material could be a game changer. Embedded with steel fibers, ultra-high performance concrete is about… Read More
Community Feedback Sought on Proposed Ohio River Bridge
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Officials are asking for community feedback on a proposed Ohio River bridge connecting West Virginia and Ohio. News outlets report the bridge would be the final… Read More
Ohio Officials Warn Drivers to be Alert for Deer
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State authorities are reminding drivers in Ohio that November is peak season for vehicle-deer collisions. Officials say there were nearly 3,800 collisions last November on state… Read More
ODOT Says Gas Tax Hike Returns Agency To Solid Financial Ground
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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As of November 1, Ohio’s 10.5 cent gas tax increase from the state’s transportation budget has been in place for four months. And the director of the Ohio Department of Transportation said… Read More
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill to Raise Driving Age for Teens
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio teenagers hoping to get behind the wheel will have to wait a bit longer under a bill that will undergo a full House vote. The… Read More
State Lawmakers Hope to Prevent Crashes With Rumble Strips
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Some Ohio lawmakers say they hope to prevent numerous vehicle crashes by gradually installing rumble strips down the center of some roads. Ohio Rep. Timothy E…. Read More
State Starts Another Round of Amnesty for Drivers’ Licenses
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Over 340,000 people could get back on the roads legally – sometimes after many years of not being able to pay reinstatement fees. After a six-month pilot period that ended… Read More
Repeated Weight Limit Violations Close W.Va. Suspension Bridge
By: Associated Press
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Vehicles exceeding the weight limit of a West Virginia suspension bridge have led officials to close it indefinitely. News outlets report the Wheeling Suspension Bridge closed… Read More
Ohio Patrol Reports 10 Crash Deaths Over Labor Day Weekend
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says there were slightly fewer deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the long Labor Day weekend. Troopers say 10 people died in crashes… Read More
Backers Tout Program Helping Drivers Get Licenses Reinstated
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Supporters of a program waiving or reducing reinstatement fees for Ohioans with suspended driver’s licenses say nearly 77,000 people benefited from the program during a trial… Read More
6-State Trooper Project to Focus on Move Over Law
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol in Ohio and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project will be collaborating on education and enforcement of the Move Over law…. Read More