Public transit expo brings thousands to Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga.---It's a big week for public transit. 12,000 people from all over the world have been in Atlanta for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO. MARTA has been center stage for the big event and FOX5 got a first look at some of the new technology they're showing off.
Atlanta, Ga.---It's a big week for public transit. 12,000 people from all over the world have been in Atlanta for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO. MARTA has been center stage for the big event and FOX5 got a first look at some of the new technology they're showing off.
MADD, Falcons team up for race ending in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Ga.---Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a huge resource for families who lose a loved one because of a drunk driver. Once a year their big fundraiser is a 5K and this year, it will be bigger than ever.
Atlanta, Ga.---Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a huge resource for families who lose a loved one because of a drunk driver. Once a year their big fundraiser is a 5K and this year, it will be bigger than ever.
Officials ask parents to check car seats during Child Passenger Safety Week
Roswell, Ga.---It's Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the biggest ways to keep your child safe is to make sure their car seat is installed properly. Safe Kids has been asking parents and caregivers what they know about car seats, and it turns out, 60 percent of them aren't using the rear tether.
Roswell, Ga.---It's Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the biggest ways to keep your child safe is to make sure their car seat is installed properly. Safe Kids has been asking parents and caregivers what they know about car seats, and it turns out, 60 percent of them aren't using the rear tether.
3 dead, 16 injured in 2-bus collision in Queens
A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, said police.
A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, said police.
AAA: Gas prices hit 3-year high due to hurricanes
This hurricane season has been hitting consumers hard in the wallet.
This hurricane season has been hitting consumers hard in the wallet.
Fulton County launches traffic ticket amnesty program
Drivers are being given an opportunity to clear records in Fulton County.
Drivers are being given an opportunity to clear records in Fulton County.
I-75 may close due to possible flooding from Hurricane Irma
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma. In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma. In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
Trash piles up across Houston
Debris removal is underway in many heavily-damaged neighborhoods across Houston. Heavy-duty garbage trucks began picking up the piles of debris in Kingwood.
Debris removal is underway in many heavily-damaged neighborhoods across Houston. Heavy-duty garbage trucks began picking up the piles of debris in Kingwood.
American Airlines adds flights to get people out of islands before Irma hits
American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 storm.
American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 storm.
Cherokee County starts distracted driving crackdown
A major crackdown on distracted driving has become a top priority in Cherokee County.
A major crackdown on distracted driving has become a top priority in Cherokee County.
Thousands travel to Atlanta for football, Dragon Con, Pride
Thousands of people traveled to Atlanta during Labor Day weekend for two major college football games, Dragon Con, and to celebrate the long weekend.
Thousands of people traveled to Atlanta during Labor Day weekend for two major college football games, Dragon Con, and to celebrate the long weekend.
Allstate works to eliminate distracted driving with 'Reality Rides' simulator
Last year was the deadliest year on America's roads in nearly a decade. More than 40,000 people died in car crashes in 2016. Allstate is working to stop distracted driving, which is one of the biggest contributing factors.
Last year was the deadliest year on America's roads in nearly a decade. More than 40,000 people died in car crashes in 2016. Allstate is working to stop distracted driving, which is one of the biggest contributing factors.
South Texans urged to evacuate as storm intensifies
Coastal towns surrounding Corpus Christi are being told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Coastal towns surrounding Corpus Christi are being told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Oconee County deputies cracking down on texting and driving
Watkinsville, Ga--The number of wrecks in Oconee County has been steadily increasing. On the first day of school, deputies responded to 7 crashes, many of them, in school zones. They say texting and driving is playing a huge part in these wrecks.
Watkinsville, Ga--The number of wrecks in Oconee County has been steadily increasing. On the first day of school, deputies responded to 7 crashes, many of them, in school zones. They say texting and driving is playing a huge part in these wrecks.
Consutruction ramps up for improvements on I-285 & GA-400 interchange
Atlanta, Ga.---It's one of the biggest road construction makeovers in years. The Georgia DOT is currently working to transform the busy interchange of I-285 and GA-400. It's an $800 million project that will bring improvements meant to make the intersection safer and help keep traffic moving.
Atlanta, Ga.---It's one of the biggest road construction makeovers in years. The Georgia DOT is currently working to transform the busy interchange of I-285 and GA-400. It's an $800 million project that will bring improvements meant to make the intersection safer and help keep traffic moving.
Operation Southern Shield: Speeding crackdown effort underway
The Georgia State Patrol is cracking down on speeding by enforcing a new initiative aimed at saving lives.
The Georgia State Patrol is cracking down on speeding by enforcing a new initiative aimed at saving lives.
MADD applauds new GA ignition interlock law for first time DUI offenders
It's a win for the Georgia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Starting this Saturday, July 1st, there will be a new law for ignition interlocks for first time DUI offenders. Up until last year, Georgia was one of only four other states with no law about ignition interlocks for first time offenders. They say, the new law could save your life, or the life of someone you know.
It's a win for the Georgia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Starting this Saturday, July 1st, there will be a new law for ignition interlocks for first time DUI offenders. Up until last year, Georgia was one of only four other states with no law about ignition interlocks for first time offenders. They say, the new law could save your life, or the life of someone you know.
Services to help speed up your trip through the airport
Traveling can be stressful, especially moving through the world's busiest airport. The summer travel season is in full swing, and it's predicted to be the busiest ever, meaning longer lines and extra delays. There are services to help, but which one is right for you?
Traveling can be stressful, especially moving through the world's busiest airport. The summer travel season is in full swing, and it's predicted to be the busiest ever, meaning longer lines and extra delays. There are services to help, but which one is right for you?
Atlanta man turns family's tragedy into change
An Atlanta businessman has been working for years to turn his family's tragedy into change. He helped start an organization focusing on tractor trailer safety that's raised more than $2 million.
An Atlanta businessman has been working for years to turn his family's tragedy into change. He helped start an organization focusing on tractor trailer safety that's raised more than $2 million.
Law could allow guns at Nashville bus hub used by schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police and security guards keep watch as thousands of children zigzag through Nashville's downtown bus hub each morning and afternoon, catching buses between home and school.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police and security guards keep watch as thousands of children zigzag through Nashville's downtown bus hub each morning and afternoon, catching buses between home and school.