Transportation

Thirty-three days into the federal government shutdown, South Bend International Airport is collecting donations for Transportation Security Administration workers who are working without pay. Gas cards in $10 increments to specific gas stations are needed most.

More than $24 million in state funding was awarded to area road projects last year, according to the Michiana Area Council of Governments’ annual review. Meanwhile, 40 local projects equating to almost $136 million dollars in federal funding are planned over the next four years.

The South Bend Community School Corporation may try to solve its transportation challenges by letting security staff drive school buses. Superintendent Mansour Eid says he got the idea at a recent superintendents conference and is thinking about offering it in South Bend when security staff meets on the next record day.

Numbers are still preliminary, but Superintendent Mansour Eid told the school board Tuesday that the district currently has more than 14,000 students. But he said there were more than 40 vacancies for teachers.

The South Bend Community School Corporation is looking to fill a critical shortage of school bus drivers and paraprofessionals with a career day event this weekend.

A new app is helping Michiana residents explore local transportation options and find alternatives to driving alone.

The city of South Bend wants to give free rides to clients of 10 local nonprofits

The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council report says 67% of federal aid paved state roads are in fair (42%) to good (25%) condition. That is a slight improvement over previous years. But the future looks bleak.

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