Transportation

The original deadline for the Transportation Security Administration and other federal agencies to only accept REAL ID-compliant cards was back in 2008.

The Billings Logan International Airport hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for its new concourse.

State troopers starting this weekend will increase their presence on Montana roads and highways, cracking down on unsafe drivers. Excessive speed and impaired driving are among the most common factors leading to fatal crashes.

Gas prices are anticipated to be the most expensive on record for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. While more Americans are planning road trips compared to last year, a recent survey shows they're still hesitant to lock in summer plans.

Diesel prices Friday climbed to a record $5.16 per gallon.

People whose jobs depend on tourist spending are hoping Montana’s allure will remain strong enough to keep visitors coming, in spite of higher gas prices forecast for this summer. The more than $3 billion they spend every year keeps a lot of businesses afloat.

The $67 million project comes as passenger traffic continues to rebound since the start of the pandemic.

University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research director Patrick Barkey said drivers’ return to the streets and highways after the first swell of the pandemic have pushed up gas prices.

Travelers in and out of Montana airports were not as impacted by cancellations caused by the coronavirus surge happening in other parts of the country.

Yellowstone National Park will kick-start a three-month-long pilot project testing automated shuttles in the park. The self-driving shuttle program will...