Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...is a very convincing fellow. Spend about half an hour listening to him – as a packed dining room..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...something about the horrible traffic on the highways? Light rail ain't it. Wanna do something about our ever-dirtier air?..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...million for road improvements and $600 million for urban rail. The $600 million would cover a little less than..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Mayor Kills Nov. Rail Vote

No 2010 bond referendum for urban rail

"...Austin voters' opportunity to approve bond funding for urban rail in November. Council was to vote on this next..."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Leffingwell Proposes Rail/Comp Bond Vote in 2012

Change to city attorney's office, single-member districts also

"...does this mean for future bond packages on urban rail and a comprehensive bond election? – got an answer..."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

November Calling: PACs Form on Rail Vote

Groups organizing for and against potential bond proposition

"...“all transportation options,” its logo and vision statement are rail-centric: “Transportation is inextricably tied to many other concerns in..."

April 8, 2014 News Post by Mac McCann

Leffingwell Announces ‘Rail – or Fail’

In final ‘State of the City’ address, mayor strongly pushes urban rail

"...City address today, calling this “the golden era of our city’s long history,” and touching on economic development, city..."

Feb. 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Rail Reactions

Mayor Pro Tem chimes in on rail delay

"...Should we be surprised at the news of a rail delay?..."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

More 'No Rail' Reactions

Council members respond

"...city council members to Mayor Lee Leffingwell's "No 2010 Rail Vote" announcement, more below...."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Rail a Great Investment

"...society in various ways. Mr. Skaggs’ comments [“You've Got Rail!,” News, March 26] concerning our new rail line only..."

March 30, 2010 Postmarks

The Austin Transit Partnership Recommends the Flexible Light Rail Option

Stretching the light rail

"...The Austin Transit Partnership has whittled down its light rail options from five to one...."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Public Notice: School Boards and Rail Lines

Searching for a super, roughing out the rail routes

"...been sweeping the nation's school boards (for that, see our neighbors to the north in Round Rock ISD), the..."

March 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mayor: Rail Should Wait

Mayor Lee Leffingwell says urban rail needs more time

"...for operations, management, and financing of an Austin urban rail system remain sufficiently in doubt to make a November..."

June 1, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Rail Transit: Also Expensive!

The Austin Transit Partnership announces Project Connect pricier than predicted

"...to connecting three Downtown subway stations with a pedestrian concourse. The other is that everything got more expensive due..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point: Failing Our Teachers

Why won't we fund our schools?

"...up because the pay was so lousy, and the hours so horrible. Now he makes twice the money and..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable. Traffic congestion has..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Light Rail Debate

Max Nofziger argues that light rail is too costly and will destroy the Austin we love.

"...Rail Will Cost Too Much and Destroy Austin..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Max Nofziger

Riding the Rail

The challenge for Capital Metro: convincing voters that the new light rail isn't the old light rail that they rejected last year

"...and persistent opponents of Capital Metro's plans for a light-rail system -- such as the businesses along South Congress..."

Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Light-Rail Named Desire

Capital Metro Plows Ahead With Studies on Cedar Park Line

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Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supports Commuter Rail Plan

"...Dear Editor, I support the commuter rail plan even though I voted against light rail in..."

Oct. 26, 2004 Postmarks

Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again

The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor

"...On Nov. 7, Austin voters killed light rail. On Nov. 28, the Travis County Commissioners Court fired..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Developing Stories: Wynn Calls for 2008 Rail Vote

Will Austin get a streetcar at last?

"...major November 2008 voter referendum for a new local rail transit system – a call-to-action to be issued Thursday..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Rail-ly Expensive

"...Projected Cost for First Three Light Rail Lines:..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Developing Stories: The Rail Learning Curve

Spillar outlines city plan to avoid Cap Metro's missteps

"...Can the city's proposed Austin Urban Rail avoid the persistent problems of Capital Metro's Red Line..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

LIGHT RAIL U.S.A.: A Quick Scorecard on Other Cities

"...Atlanta has light rail as part of the extensive MARTA system, given its..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Tired Of Nichols' Diatribes Against Rail

"...Editor, I am tired of Lee Nichols' diatribes against rail. His articles on the Red Line have been one-sided..."

April 12, 2011 Postmarks

Ethanol by Rail Fuels Concerns

Cap Metro rail line may replace trucks for fuel delivery

"...concerns about ethanol potentially being delivered to Austin along rail lines running near their homes and expressed frustration with..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Supports Current Rail Plan

"...are on the verge of another defining moment in our city's history. Although a number of significant civic issues..."

Aug. 31, 2004 Postmarks

You've Got Rail!

Commuter rail springs to life

"...burning through its savings, the launch of the new MetroRail commuter line was a year behind schedule, and finally,..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Don't Throw Out Passenger Rail With the Bathwater

"...Nobody in Charge" [News, Nov. 14]: While I respect your support of labor in its dispute with Capital Metro,..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Postmarks

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