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Off the Desk:
"...of Appeals last week kicked the group's lawsuit against Austin Community College back to the courtroom of District Judge..."

Oct. 4, 1996 News Feature

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?
City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot
"...Steve Adler – are the seven "smart corridor" projects highlighted here, which have (or will soon have) corridor plans..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses
Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program
"..."Austin has the distinction of having the greatest travel delays..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Where Cap Metro Jumped the Track
Cap Metro's new interim CEO tells CAMPO what's what
"...was listed on the Transit Working Group's agenda as "MetroRail, lessons learned."..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...• East Austin Economic Summit..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Parking Enterprise
If approved, Parking Enterprise Fund Resolution will invest in garages available to public, with revenues providing funding for transit, trails, sidewalks, and bike paths
"...a Parking Enterprise Fund Resolution. If approved, a new Austin Parking Enterprise will invest in garages available to the..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'
Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council
"...council has discussed providing a 60-day review period, for Austinites to comment on whether the agreement adequately serves the..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

How Can Wynn Lose?
The mayoral odds are with Wynn, but could a run-off be a race?
"...Scenario 1: As is now typical in Austin, fewer than one in eight eligible citizens vote on..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks
VanScoy on Wrong Track
"...Most significantly, council formally committed to joining the Regional Rail District in an effort to spur development of an..."

April 10, 1998 Column

Naked City
"...to vote on the tax increase, it caught many Austinites by surprise, including local politicians like Travis County Attorney..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

Bondology
How does one schedule a bond? Very carefully, and with a lot of advance planning.
"...bodies fund investments into schools, roads, parks, parking lots, rail lines, and courthouses. But without voter approval, that investment..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dissenting Voices
"...official approval and enabling votes, opposition to the urban rail project continues to simmer. Last week, two groups otherwise..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Cold Water on TOD
"...Jan. 28], but it's worth remembering that no commuter rail start in the U.S. in recent memory has generated..."

Jan. 27, 2005 Postmarks

The Little Engine That Did
Capital Metro rides the train out of the political doghouse
"...through the arrival of heavily Democratic Central and East Austin boxes, Capital Metro's commuter-rail referendum led handily. The ballot..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City
Texas Turnpike Authority changes its position on SH 130; Max Nofziger has joined the anti-light rail campaign; Father Bill Elliott is not resigning, he's being forced out against his wishes; University of Texas makes another selection of short-listed architects for the Blanton Museum; Renetta Armadour is leaving OutYouth.
"...Max Nofziger, a former City Council member and onetime light rail supporter, has joined the anti-rail ROAD crew as..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Max for Cap Met Chief?
"...highest priority would be to begin construction of commuter rail. "We've been talking about it all these years, and..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

Bill That Would Likely Require Another Vote on Project Connect Moves Ahead
Acquiescing to a revote
"...3899 would not allow local government corporations, like the Austin Transit Partnership, to issue bonds paid for using property..."

April 21, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck
Change is coming, but how much?
"...use; between Council and troubled city agencies like the Austin Police Department; and between Council and City Manager Spencer..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Compatibility, Staff Tells Adler, Thanks, but No Thanks
Previously drafted Land Development Code changes were better, they say
"...height of buildings near single-family homes. City staff say Austin's rules are among the most restrictive in the country,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Cap Metro to Seal the Deal on Project Connect
Now the voters need to agree
"...official – by voting in tandem to create the Austin Transit Partnership, the joint venture that will build out..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists
On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!
"...Item 22 takes up the pending Austin Pets Alive! lease on the former Town Lake Ani­mal..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Article Skirted Cultural Transit Issues
"...Editor, Reading the Chronicle's recent piece about the urban rail debates in Austin [“Why Rail?,” News, April 8], I..."

April 11, 2011 Postmarks

Not a Demonstration
"...Dear Editor, “And the entire commuter rail project – essentially a demonstration line for a real..."

April 29, 2010 Postmarks

Expect Long Wait at MetroRail Gate
Extreme waiting times leave drivers idling
"...Could Capital Metro's MetroRail Red Line, the new Leander-to-Austin commuter rail that begins..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City
"...preconstruction contract widening the road leading to the Northwest Austin site and approving further preparations, including design work. Laura..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica
Your civic agenda, Sept. 25-Oct. 2
"...annual celebration with music from Tish Hinojosa and the Austin Lounge Lizards. 6-9:30pm. Threadgill's World HQ, 301 W. Riverside,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Res Publica
Your make-a-difference calendar for Sept. 4-10
"...Col. Oak DeBerg, presented by the Atheist Community of Austin. 12:15pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 371-2911. www.atheist-community.org...."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...• On May 20, former Georgetown Police Sgt. Jimmy..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories: Pioneering at Mueller
Urban trailblazers aren't just settling Downtown
"...Mueller – the new community on the site of Austin's former municipal airport – could offer an affordable abode..."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside The Point
As the bond election nears, council takes up a light agenda
"...Those serene folks at 7 Steps for a Better Austin have been reminding us, "Austin is what you make..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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