The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/transportation-and-road-safety-ministry/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Transportation and Road Safety Ministry | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/transportation-and-road-safety-ministry/ 32 32 Tel Aviv light rail no longer on track for 2022 opening — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-light-rail-no-longer-on-track-for-2022-opening-report/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:33:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2734877 Officials tell Transportation Ministry that inaugural Red Line won't be ready until middle of next year due to issues with signal system; completion of other lines also pushed back

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]]> Car accidents on the decline as Israelis shelter at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/car-accidents-on-the-decline-as-israelis-shelter-at-home/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:12:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2290447 Traffic deaths down by more than 20% this year compared to same time last year; total accidents last month just 35% of those recorded in March 2019

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]]> Tel Aviv commuters face eight days without trains https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-commuters-face-eight-days-without-trains/ Mon, 19 Sep 2016 03:40:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1465189 Repair and upgrade work shutters three of metropolis's four railway stations, forcing hundreds of thousands onto highways

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]]> Israel in talks with Jordan over new Eilat airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-talks-with-jordan-over-new-eilat-airport/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 06:19:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1233135 Planned Ilan Ramon Airport at Timna could mean overlapping air corridors with nearby Aqaba field, Jordan fears

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]]> Stricter rules aim to boost crosswalk safety https://www.timesofisrael.com/stricter-rules-applied-to-crosswalks/ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:25:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1159126 Drivers must now stop if they see a pedestrian even approaching a crosswalk

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]]> Months after deal, Israeli airlines still not flying to Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/months-after-deal-israeli-airlines-still-not-flying-to-turkey/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:13:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=902386 Nothing has changed on the ground, fumes El Al's Eliezer Shkedy; Transportation Ministry blames security requirements, says flights will resume this summer

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]]> Israel announces plans for West Bank train network https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-announces-plans-for-west-bank-train-network/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:28:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=610238 Palestinians refuse to cooperate in planning; scheme may hinder Palestinian development in land slated for tracks

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]]> Reported sex scandal rocks Transportation Ministry https://www.timesofisrael.com/reported-sex-scandal-rocks-transportation-ministry/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:21:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=455304 Civil Service Commission claims an office employee was pressured into taking part in sexual activities with two senior staffers

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]]> Road thrill? Israel now one of top 10 safest countries to drive in, minister claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/road-deaths-at-their-lowest-in-50-years/ Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:30:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=327680 Annual fatalities below 300 for first time in 50 years, says Yisrael Katz; safety experts warn that failure to take serious injuries into account skews statistics

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]]> Transport minister: State will promote building two new ports http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000758007 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:57:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=134414 Globes: New seaports will be constructed with consent and cooperation of current port workers

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]]> Petition to allow public transportation on Shabbat goes to High Court https://www.timesofisrael.com/meretz-petitions-high-court-for-public-transportation-on-shabbat/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:45:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=59174 Transportation minister has refused to upset the status quo between religious and secular communities

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]]> Herzliya city council supports bus service on Shabbat http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/herzliya-city-council-supports-bus-service-on-shabbat-following-tel-aviv-s-lead-1.419849 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=44858 Following Tel Aviv's lead, Herzliya set to ask Transportation Ministry for permission and funding, reports Haaretz

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]]> Knesset to implement plan enabling women larger role in government https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-to-implement-plan-enabling-women-larger-role-in-government/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:49:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=37464 Proposal will increase representation on local councils from current 12%

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]]> Tel Aviv puts the ‘bus’ into Shabbos https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-puts-the-bus-into-shabbos/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:54:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=16707 Ministry say plan to run buses on Saturday is a nonstarter, and police say mob hits could be the start of something bigger

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]]> Rail signs deal to outsource work, angering union https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-railways-signs-outsourcing-agreement-draws-ire-from-workers/ Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:56:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=15806 Deal with manufacturing company signed with consent of transport minister -- but may lead to another strike

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