Future of Austin Traffic?

"...and how to "sell" the new toll roads in Austin: "If you wanna roll, you gotta pay the toll!"..."

Oct. 16, 2007 Postmarks

Opinion: Public Transit Alone Won’t Fix Traffic Woes. Is Congestion Pricing the Solution?

This lesser-known traffic control strategy encourages the diversion of traffic through ulterior routes, means, or times

"...Project Connect moves forward in its development of the Austin Light Rail, many Austinites are excited at the prospect..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Aarnav Chitari

UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate

Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told the Chronicle this afternoon..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Jail, Traffic, & Politics

Video visitation under fire, again; traffic experiments

"...visitation for jails gets criticized; Council tries to fix traffic; UT names presidential finalist; and more...."

March 30, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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

"No Kill" for Traffic

Vision Zero action plan aims to eliminate traffic fatalities

"...Council voted to approve the Vision Zero action plan, Austin had just seen its 24th traffic fatality of 2016...."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin @ Large: The Metro Message

It’s not a ‘campaign,’ exactly, but what is the transit authority’s tune?

"...sight is the music legend's personal home-on-wheels. Stuck in traffic. Likewise with the other spots in the transit authority's..."

June 25, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Study Shows Growing Racial Disparities in APD Traffic Stops and Arrests

Black, Hispanic drivers overrepresented in police enforcement

"...From 2015 to 2018, Black and Hispanic drivers in Austin were stopped and arrested by the Austin Police Department..."

Jan. 30, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Q&A Hole: What’s the Worst Thing About Austin, Texas?

With Jen Cash, Sam Eidson, Shannon McCormick, Matt Oztalay, and more.

"...say, at the start of the question, besides the traffic...."

Oct. 11, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Whitmire: Teach the Children Traffic Stops

State senator proposes classes on how to get pulled over right

"...The Austin Police Department’s Air 1 chopper today executed a loop..."

Sept. 29, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

With State Police Leaving Austin for the Border, APD Calls It a Success

But when will APD show their work?

"...about the City Council’s recent Public Safety Committee meeting: Austin police are very pleased with the Texas Department of..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...Season." That's the grandiose term the city designates for Austin's local version of March Madness, this year made even..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

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

Austin Airport Back up to Speed

Post-flood repairs complete at ABIA, in time for Thanksgiving

"...Something for which to be thankful: As of yesterday Austin Bergstrom International Airport is running at normal levels after..."

Nov. 18, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Marc Ott said during a Wednesday morning press briefing, Austin officials have learned that three things can make or..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Traffic Travails

"...Dear Editor, Austin traffic is bad news. MoPac and Slaughter needs overpasses...."

May 14, 2012 Postmarks

Austin Airport Gets First Modernized Tower Simulation System in America

After near misses, congressman calls it a “modest” step

"...The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has received the nation’s first modernized Tower..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Outsmarting Traffic

Austin prepares for the final round of the Smart City Challenge

"...Next Tuesday, May 24, the city of Austin will submit its final application for the U.S. Department..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

‘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

Obama Event to Affect Friday Downtown Traffic

Streets in front of Capitol will close beginning at midnight tonight.

"...Press release from the city of Austin: A scheduled rally near the State Capitol featuring presidential..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin, California?

The West Coast Goes to the Southwest

"...so, as rents and home prices have risen, and Austin traffic has grown more crowded and snarled, many of..."

June 30, 1995 News Feature

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: A Not-Just-Symbolic Promise to Lift Up Black Austin

Apologies and remedies for a long legacy of oppression

"...The Austin City Council has officially apologized for the role the..."

March 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin City Council Reinstates Partial Camping Ban

Governor sends in TxDOT; Kitchen leads effort for more explicit rules

"...Transportation would begin clearing out areas under overpasses in Austin...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Prisoners of Success

The ever-elusive Austin determination to "manage growth"

"...In the spirit of Mayor Steve Adler's "Austin Everybody Chill Out Day," I'm going to set aside..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Two Austin Musicians Killed in Wreck

Chris Porter and Mitchell Vandenburg taken in tragic tour crash

"...An auto accident claimed the lives of Austin musicians Chris Porter and Mitchell Vandenburg yesterday in North..."

Oct. 20, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Point Austin: From Frontage Road, Texas

Traffic jamming at the Urban Rail Town Hall

"...rail occurred in the back room of the Greater Austin Merchants Assoc­iation's warehouse, a cooperative that caters to convenience..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Officer Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Connection with Traffic Stop Shooting

Whether officer will be disciplined by chief remains unknown

"...A Travis County grand jury has declined to indict Austin Police Officer Justin Boehm who fired his gun, but..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Austin Legislators Unite Against Capitol Bus Stop Removal

State has ordered busy stop removed for "security upgrades" to Capitol

"...The Austin legislative delegation has united against the plan by the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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