Austin Transportation Guide

How to get around Austin, with or without your own wheels

"...a good time. Here's a breakdown of the best transportation options whether you’re trying to get to a venue..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Austin at Large: You Can Handle the Truth

Austin's local news, like its rock & roll, need never die, if we do our jobs right

"...with City Hall. I labored alongside Steve Adler, the Austin Transportation Department, and a cast of hundreds to position..."

June 11, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin City Council Prepped to Tackle Palm District, Micro-Mobility, and More

A preview of the May 23 Council meeting

"...City Council is meeting Thursday, May 23 at the..."

May 22, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's First Bike Corral Installed Without a Peep

Innovative bike parking hits Red River to almost no buzz

"...most likely haven't heard about it; the city of Austin's first bike corral – an innovative on-street bike parking..."

June 6, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...The centerpieces of the proposed Nov. 8 transportation bond – dubbed the "mobility bond" or "Go Big"..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin Mobility Gets a Federal Funding Boost

Cap Metro, city both draw millions from bipartisan infrastructure package

"...More transportation dollars are heading Central Texas' way courtesy of the..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Imagining Austin

Public forums begin on comprehensive and mobility planning

"...It's 2040 in Austin: Where should the city have absorbed new population growth..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Traffic Fatalities Rise While Serious Injuries Fall in Austin

The long road to zero

"...In January 2019, Lewis Leff began as Austin's first transportation safety officer. The new role signaled the..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Seeks Federal Funds for Safer Streets

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill presents an opportunity

"...All program (SS4A for short), the U.S. Dept. of Transportation opened $1 billion in funds this year – with..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to unfold over weeks and months, sometimes fading..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...make up a whole community of artists here in Austin. Many started at Hope when it opened in 2011...."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

While Austin Slept

City Council passes major bond package – & lots of other stuff

"...City Council adjourned just before 3am this morning, and..."

June 24, 2016 News Post 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

Transportation Planning Briefs

"...Council Chambers, 301 W. Second; see that presentation at www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=207393. The next day, they'll hold what they euphemistically call..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Are the "Next Normals" for Scooters in Austin

The pandemic takes on personal mobility

"...felt like there were about eleventy jillion scooters on Austin's streets? You all remember what happened next, and so..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Essential Tips for an Austin Summer

Survival tips and tricks for summer.

"...Summer is not just a season in Austin, it’s a lifestyle. Luckily, we have the survival tips..."

May 1, 2017 Events Post by Sandra Gisi

UPDATED: Austin Aquarium Gets the Fisheye

Owners’ checkered past raises red flags; city says no animals on site

"...for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, asking two city departments to investigate goings-on at the proposed Austin Aquarium, the..."

Aug. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Rail Planning 'Off-Track' Again?

"...after the first “urban” passenger rail was proposed for Austin (presented to Austin City Council in 1973!), why is..."

May 30, 2012 Postmarks

Austin and the 7-10 Split

Candidates in west and west-central districts find common cause

"...When people first started talking about shifting Austin to single-member City Council districts, the logic was simple...."

July 22, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's ROTten Roads

How to navigate around the Republic of Texas Biker Rally

"...So prepare for major street closure downtown, exacerbated by Austin's newest tourist attraction: A big 'ol sinkhole on Cesar..."

June 14, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Neighbors Push to Limit Size of Austin Opera House Project

Traffic concerns clash with midsize venue vision at 200 Academy Dr. development

"...sticking point. The development hopes to revive the former Austin Opera House club off South Congress. While the owners..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Autonomous Vehicles Seek Traction in Austin

Hands off the wheel

"...partnership with Lyft to offer supervised autonomous rides around Austin. It had previously announced a partnership with Walmart to..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion

Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance

"...any logistical support for abortion, a direct shot at Austin...."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...Randy Hopmann, director of district operations for the Texas Department of Transportation. "We all understand that the state is..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Senators Trounce Transportation Officials

Politicos field tough questions during three-hour grilling

"...Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation fielded tough questions during a three-hour grilling..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Transportation Budget at The Crossroads

"...To the Public Works and Transportation Department (PWTD), the issue is simple. "Our Visa card's..."

Aug. 11, 1995 News Feature

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...for state employees. It's a million-dollar view of Downtown Austin, free to innocent trespassers...."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin at Large: Ain’t No Highway Wide Enough

TxDOT abandons any pretense of new thinking about I-35. It's time to stop them.

"...public meeting" at a computer near you, the Texas Department of Transportation released schematics – big long aerial views..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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