Detroit Metro among airports testing less-hassle screening

Washington — A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights.

Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph travel in Mich., Ind.

Kalamazoo— Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.

Detroit International Bridge jailings lawful, court rules

Manuel “Matty” Moroun’s and Detroit International Bridge Co. President Dan Stamper’s overnight stay in the Wayne County Jail last month was not a violation of either man’s rights, according to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

AAA Mich.: Gas prices up 11 cents in past week

Gas prices are on the rise in Michigan, climbing 11 cents during the past week, in part because of what analysts describe as a strengthening economy.

Appeals court to rule on jailing of Ambassador Bridge owner, president

It’s now a case of wait-and-see for attorneys for the state Department of Transportation and the Detroit International Bridge Co. after their Thursday faceoff before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

To fix roads, gas tax, fees must go up

Everyone agrees Michigan needs to pour money into repairing its roads. The question is: Are we willing to pay for those repairs through some hefty raises to the gas tax and registration fees?

Stretch of Gratiot closed in Chesterfield Twp.

Chesterfield Township — Police have closed Gratiot in both directions between 21 Mile and 22 Mile because of downed power lines.

Lawmakers study sales tax hike as alternative to Snyder’s roads proposal

Lansing— Michigan would swap its 19-cent gasoline tax for a penny increase in sales tax under plan reviewed by the House Transportation Committee today.

‘Choose Life’ license plate would funnel cash to divisive cause

In the January rush to help solve the state’s problems, state Sen. Patrick Colbeck has launched his vital bid for a “Choose Life” state-sponsored license plate. Michigan won’t be the first.

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 2 cents in past week

Dearborn— AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up about 2 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.42.

Bills would raise $1B for roads via new tax, fee hike; Snyder supports measure

The gas tax and vehicle registration fees would go up under a proposal unveiled Thursday to raise more than $1 billion to fix roads and bridges.

Lifehacker.com provides practical advice on frozen locks, icy windshields, more

OK I’ll admit it: I was desperate for a column so I turned to those wunnerful, wunnerful people at Lifehacker.com and shamelessly stole these auto tips (save one). The website bills itself as a resource for “tips and downloads for getting things done.”

Sloppy roads greet morning commuters in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit motorists are finding themselves facing a slippery, sloppy and treacherous commute, but the weather gurus say it won't hang around too long.

Feds’ go-ahead may clear snag on Gateway ramp work

Michigan may offer ‘Choose Life’ plates

AAA: Michigan gas prices down 16 cents in past week

Roads and motorists' money at stake in Michigan

Rochester Hills projects set

Troy transit plan moves ahead

Holiday DUI crackdown in Michigan leads to arrests

Troy OKs smaller transit center

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 3 cents in past week

Winter, snow finally arrive in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit morning commute could be snowy, slippery

Sticking points in the Gateway Project dispute

LaHood says M-1 rail may get up to $25M

Troy postpones vote on scaled-back transit center proposal

Michigan’s gasoline prices continue to increase