Traffic

Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds

Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.

  Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.
 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

Driver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling

Bus carrying IDF soldiers to base overturns near Mitzpe Ramon in southern Israel, February 26, 2026.

Within two hours: Three bus crashes in southern Israel leave 37 injured, including IDF soldiers


NoTraffic to install smart lights in Texas. Israel next?

While Israel installs outdated traffic lights, a U.S. city will benefit from Israeli smart lights managing traffic congestion.


Jerusalem Winner Marathon is here: All road closures and transport changes - explainer

Traffic Corner: The city has announced the traffic arrangements in place for the marathon.

 Thousands of runners pound the pavement in Jerusalem’s annual marathon, with part of the race near the Old City walls, March 17, 2023.

Evolution of Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi Interchange

Traffic Corner: The Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi interchange serves as a focal point for the lighr rail, with plans to integrate both the Green Line and the Blue Line of the light rail system.

 Expected to take two years, the light rail will transform the Bar-Ilan/Shmuel Hanavi junction.

Israeli traffic enforcement cameras fail reliability tests, expert says

University of Haifa expert claims Technion experiment on traffic enforcement camera reliability was flawed, leading to doubts on A3 system accuracy.

  A3 camera. The police are preparing to hand over their operation from the hands of Timim policemen

NYPD arrests 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who backed-up Manhattan traffic during morning rush hour

It's not clear who organized Monday morning's protest. 

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

7 charged for taking drivers tests for others, passing fake licensing

Over 100 licenses were believed to be obtained in the now-obstructed crime ring.

Driving (Illustrative photo)

A guide to Jerusalem real estate, construction boom, and traffic

In this new series of articles, we will look at Jerusalem’s continuous construction attempts, through real estate and public projects.

 City of cranes, Israel’s national bird (as the joke goes).

Transportation Ministry announces change to public transport amid Israel's war with Hamas

While Israeli residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel, Israel's Transportation Ministry posted further information regarding traffic operation schedules.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Hunting dog pulled over for speeding in Slovakia

The dog's owner was fined on the spot for violating traffic regulations.

A dog sitting behind the wheel of a car. (Illustrative)

An old artillery shell causes traffic chaos in southern Jerusalem

Experts in the disposal of unexploded ordnance removed the shells.

 Artillery shells found during construction work in Jerusalem. September 19, 2023