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

Project Connect looks to help make connections

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

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Austin Rail Planning 'Off-Track' Again?

"...Editor, Almost 40 years after the first “urban” passenger rail was proposed for Austin (presented to Austin City Council..."

May 30, 2012 Postmarks

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

"...web site, Mayor Lee Leffingwell just announced he's killing Austin voters' opportunity to approve bond funding for urban rail..."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: More Connected Than Thou

Multimodal objections to a multimodal project

"...total of $1 billion – $600 million for the rail project known as Project Connect and $400 million for..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Column by Michael King

‘Martinez for Austin’ Kicks Off Campaign

Council member opens all-city tour at Barton Springs

"...Mike Martinez formally kicked off his “Mike Martinez for Austin” mayoral campaign this morning by emphasizing his working-class roots..."

April 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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

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

Why Rail?

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

"...to him – as a packed dining room of Austin's movers and shakers did last year at the Headliners..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Light Rail Debate

Former City Council Member Max Nofziger vs. Current City Council Member Daryl Slusher

"...Light Rail: Now --- or Houston Tomorrow In almost a decade..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

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

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The postponement of light rail means we should look for other forms of mass transit

"...disappointed -- that the transit authority won't mount another light-rail referendum until 2004. But rather than nod solemnly and..."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Urban Rail: Which Way to Connect?

Project Connect recommends a rail corridor – and transit advocates board opposing trains

"...to advise city officials on the development of urban rail, approved Project Connect's sub-corridor recommendations of East Riverside and..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

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

Hot Corners: Land Use, Light Rail, and Smart Growth

"...Just as surely as a freeway does, a rail system would open up vast amounts of land to..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Run Out on a Rail

Capital Metro fires its freight rail carrier, Longhorn Railway, and its litigious owner, Don Cheatham, and finds a temporary replacement.

"...died with a hammer in his hand, but Longhorn Railway general manager Don Cheatham appears poised to expire --..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Let’s Get Connected Again

What we can do now to prepare for the mobility future

"...to what technology to use for high-capacity transit – rail, bus rapid transit (the real thing, not MetroRapid), or..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Austin at Large: We’re Deciding How to Decide

Project Connect team, transit stakeholders to see where Austin’s willing to cut back

"...Austin is almost certainly going to settle for a less..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For mayoral candidates, the rubber has yet to meet the road (or rail).

"...the same old activists but of the mythical Average Austinites. And it's an article of faith that said Average..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: This Train Will Leave on Time

But Project Connect's power structure bends a bit to help everyone get on board

"...property tax rate earmarked for) the major overhaul of Austin's transit system was tantamout to creating a new local..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

Mayor's search for rail funding earns cheap shot from 'Statesman'

"...The future of Austin as a city rests to a great degree on..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Light Rail Debate

Former City Council Member Max Nofziger vs. Current City Council Member Daryl Slusher

"...More Light Rail InfoBallot Language"The operation of a fixed rail system by..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Public Notice: School Boards and Rail Lines

Searching for a super, roughing out the rail routes

"...The Austin Independent School Dis­trict Board of Trustees will be selecting..."

March 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: The Train Can’t Be Too Late

It’s going to be sad, so sad, when Mayor Pete’s money comes if Austin’s not ready

"...strangely eventful month or so in the history of Austin mobility, with the public finally realizing how much it..."

March 10, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: Stupidity – It’s Not Essential

It’s absurd out there, but you can still make good decisions, now and in November

"...get what you want. Just take care of yourself now, and don't be stupid...."

May 15, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...So, is high-tech killing Austin? Uh, no. Well, maybe. It could. But it hasn't..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...its recommended Project Connect plan for high-capacity transit in Austin - with light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South Congress corridor..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Money and Power

Where Austin's city budget is concerned, the two really do go together

"...this unusually busy summer – over toll roads and rail lines and access TV and hospital reserve funds and..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...far, you'd think that the most important issue facing Austin is the proper valuation of a signature as a..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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