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Residents in rural areas of Alachua County, such as High Springs, Alachua, and Archer, now have a means of regular and dependable travel into Gainesville. WUFT-FM’s Brittany Wienke reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Van Service wrap.mp3]

Gainesville has a traffic sign problem. It’s not that citizens are all disobeying the signs, it’s that people are stealing them. According to Gainesville Police Department spokeswoman Tscharna Senn, more than four dozen traffic signs have been taken this past year… some more than once in the same location. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM Kareem Sandy reports.

A new bus service will offer transportation to Gainesville for only a dollar. The route will run through Alachua County areas of High Springs, Newberry and Archer. The route will connect residents in rural areas to the city and Assistant Manager at MV Transportation Kenny Gonzalaz says the route is …

Traffic congestion on northbound I-75 at Newberry Road, exit 387, is expected to lighten up. The Florida Department of Transportation has lifted the truck restrictions and reduced the speed limit on northbound lanes. Construction is currently underway to add a second left and right turn lane onto Newberry Road. Semi-trucks …

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle can be a risky business, with car accidents more common than most drivers in Florida would like. Although accident rates are decreasing statewide, Paula Cunniffe reports, drivers still need to pay attention on the road and avoid dangerous practices such as drinking, driving, …

Even though the price of gasoline has fallen recently, there’s still pain at the pump when you fill-up. Florida’s 89 point one WUFT-FM’s Joe Lancos reports on one way Gainesville residents can save a little and still get to where they need to go: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPJoeLancosWrap.mp3]

The City of Ocala and the Florida Department of Transportation are teaming up to put cameras in the city to help with traffic management. WUFT-FM’s Chris Peralta has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/OcalaCamsWrap.mp3]

The city of Ocala is now under surveillance. The Florida Department of Transportation is installing 17 new cameras on intersections, and along Interstate 75 to monitor traffic. The cameras will also come with message boards, which will direct cars in case of a traffic jam. Florida Department of Transportation public …

Drivers Beware…Click it or Ticket has returned. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office set up a driver’s license spot check as part of the Click It or Ticket Program to check for valid licenses and for drinking and driving this past weekend. ASO Spokesman Art Forgey says the campaign has been …

Holiday traffic on the final day of the memorial day weekend can mean heavy traffic. Highway patrol lieutenant Pat Riordan says staying alert is important for drivers——if not—-FHP will be watching you: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/RIORDAN3.mp3]

High temperatures could cause problems for your drive this Memorial Day weekend. Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Riordan says drivers need to be careful on these crowded holiday roads. “With these high temperatures what we find is that we have a lot of vehicles that overheat, we have a lot …

If you’re planning on traveling on U.S. 301 this weekend, you may have to add some additional time to your trip. The Florida Department of Transportation is shutting down U.S. 301 in both directions just south of State Road 100 in Starke. Traffic will be detoured beginning at 7 p.m. …

After more than a year and a half of road closures in downtown Gainesville, drivers can now able to drive from Main Street to Depot Avenue without detouring. Main Street Reconstruction project spokesperson Laurie Windham says the reconstruction is on schdule to be completely finished by early summer, as there …

In an effort to make Alachua County more bike friendly, suggestions were tossed around tonight at the county’s monthly Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board meeting. The county is looking to add bike lanes to major roads in the area while keeping safety a top priority. Advisory Board member William Baruch says an …

The University of Florida is the only university to take on scooter and bike helmet usage among students. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Kamryn Deegan reports, organizations came to raise road safety awareness at an on campus fair on Tuesday.

The price of crude oil is at its highest in more than two years, driving up the prices of gasoline. Crude oil prices settled at a 29-month high on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The average price for a gallon of regular is $3.51nationally, with prices more than $4.00 in …

As the state and other governmental agencies deal with tight budgets, the public might be noticing the use of a the term, privatization , as a means of saving money by turning over certain functions to private companies. And so, Marion County’s school board is hearing from private firms, who …

Controversy over a proposed road project continues to brew in Alachua County. County Commissioners and some supporting citizens are on one side in support of the project and many others stand on the other side in strong opposition. As of right now, project proposals stand at just 30 percent and …

The Florida Department of Transportation will continue its move down mainstreet today. Main Street from south of University Avenue to south of South First Avenue is now closed for the project expected to last approximately six weeks. FDOT will be taking out the old asphalt and bricks so underground utility …

Community leaders and politicians weighed in on Wednesday over Florida Governor Rick Scott’s cancellation of plans to build a high speed rail from Central Florida to the West Coast of the state. Natalie Beigel reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/highspeednix.mp3]

New TSA Regulations recently put in place have brought up issues of security vs privacy. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Jason Hackett went to Gainesville Regional Airport to talk to travelers visiting Gainesville for the Holidays to see what their Airport experiences were like. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPairportscans.mp3]

A New way to travel to South Florida is about to touch down here in Gainesville. A major airline is bringing their services to the city, and it may allow you to spend less time driving and more time working on your tan on South Beach. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Jason …

The gulf oil spill and a rainy forecast are putting a damper on visitation to the western Panhandle this 4th of July holiday weekend. Sandra Averhart reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/oilyd.mp3]

The commute from Gainesville to South Florida no longer has to take six hours. WUFT-FM’s Andrea Gazmuri reports how American Airlines and Gainesville Regional Airport gave details at a press conference today to say how they are coming together to provide a much needed service. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/flight.mp3]