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DART Expecting More Riders As Gas Prices Climb

Officials with Dallas Area Rapid transit (DART) are optimistic they’ll see a bump in ridership because of spiking gasoline prices. Gas prices have been on the rise for more than a month and public transportation systems across North Texas have seen an increase in passengers.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/20

Study Says Voice-Texting While Driving Just As Dangerous As Using Hands

One of the newer smartphone options, designed to make driving safer, may not actually help.

CBS 11–2013/01/23

A police officer makes a traffic stop. (credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Local PD Has More Officers Watching You Drive

Not that you shouldn’t do it all the time anyway, but drivers in Fort Worth are being advised to buckle up and watch your speed. The Fort Worth Police Department has just beefed up its street patrols.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/22

Take Extra Caution When Driving In Rain & High Water

In just a short while North Texas will start getting the first of what is expected to be drenching rain. That means drivers will need to be extra cautious when getting behind the wheel.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/08

A road sign warns drowsy drivers to take a break on long stretches. (credit: Torsten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images)

CDC: 1 In 24 Admit Nodding Off While Driving

This could give you nightmares: 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving. And health officials behind the study think the number is probably higher.

2013/01/04

Texas drivers use the shoulder of an Interstate during a traffic jam. (credit: Lawrence Jenkins/Getty Images)

Whitney Drolen Learns Safe Driving Skills

Education is the most important way of helping teens — or anyone, really — become safe drivers. CBS 11 News traffic reporter Whitney Drolen learned some safe driving tips from the experts.

2012/10/18

Woman Barely Survives Texting & Driving Accident

Jamie Nash doesn’t remember the text, but her terror was caught on tape when she crashed her car near Ennis two years ago.

CBS 11–2012/09/19

This picture shows a steering wheel, brake pedal, and accelerator. (credit: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images)

License Laws For Older Drivers Vary From State To State

A recent review found older drivers face a hodgepodge of state licensing rules that reflect scientific uncertainty and public angst over a growing question: How can we tell if it’s time to give up the keys?

2012/09/17

An 18-wheeler carrying a load of galvanized steel caught on fire on Loop 820 Saturday.

18-Wheeler Catches On Fire

HURST (CBSDFW.COM) – An 18-wheeler carrying a load of steel caught on fire in the 1100 block of Loop 820 southbound on Saturday. The fire was put out and authorities closed the Loop 820 eastbound […]

2012/08/25

Smart Meter Movement Stirs Debate

A nationwide effort to upgrade residential electric systems has run into growing resistance in Texas.

2012/08/25

TxDOT Pushes ‘Drive Friendly, Drive Safe’

With its new campaign, TxDOT is updating its longstanding motto ‘Drive Friendly’ to remind drivers that driving friendly is all about driving safely on the roads as well.

2012/08/15

A person fans out $20 bills. (credit: Getty Images/Jay Directo/AFP)

TxDOT Executive Salaries Up 42.5 Percent

The salaries of top executives at the Texas Department of Transportation have spiked more than 40 percent in the past year amid deep cutbacks elsewhere in state government.

2012/07/08