Austin-SA Commuter Rail: Kyle looking on board

City of Kyle likely to be among first jurisdictions to support Austin-San Antonio commuter rail proposal

"...to be among the first jurisdictions to support the Austin-San Antonio commuter rail proposal, if only because it's most..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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

The Really Big Picture: Commuter Rail From Space

"...When discussing commuter rail, it's important to have perspective. That's why this..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

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

"...quality at a fraction of the cost of the light-rail project he worked to defeat in 2000. Even the..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Everybody suddenly wants to take credit for commuter rail.

"...Rock, for his work to create a Central Texas commuter rail district...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Switching Tracks

The Union Pacific offer to move east symbolizes a new era in regional transportation politics

"...For the rail fans among us, it's still a minor thrill to..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...will join an established coterie of great and good road-over-rail minds...."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Streetcar Proposal: A Play in Two Acts?

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...Wynn's call a year ago for a November 2008 rail referendum. As one council member put it – understandably..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Austin @ Large: Austin At Large: Backseat Driver

Karen Rae resigns from Cap Metro

"...Transit Administration's giving a positive rating to Austin's light rail project before it had either a completed plan or..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Rail Revival?

Proposed Austin-San Antonio rail line could take commuters all the way from Georgetown to downtown San Antonio on a Union Pacific freight corridor with 15 stops

"...potential plans to add spurs to its modest Leander-to-downtown commuter rail line, but an even bigger rail project looms..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Big To-Do Over New Name for Rail District

Austin-San Antonio rail plan now goes by Lone Star

"...Bowie (long live the Electric Lounge!) on Monday, the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District brought in some top-gun..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

LIGHT RAIL 101: The Facts, Figures, & Terms You Need to Know

"...Light Rail: According to the experts at the American Public Transport..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

New Rail Options for Capital Metro

"...to sell bonds in order to finance a light rail starter line, at a time when voters appear extremely..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

On the Road (and Rail) Again

Watson's take on transportation reform

"...be the time for a real discussion about road, rail, and decision-making...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

New Rail Plan Rolled Out

The latest line on streetcars

"...designing a new streetcar system – also called ultralight rail transit – to serve Downtown and Central Austin. Alternately,..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austintonio?

Connecting San Antonio and Austin by Train

"...over the last 20 years. Milloy, president of the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, is also making a detailed case..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...The Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail District is now, officially, finally, real,..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Feature

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...about the information highway than about old-fashioned locomotives and railroads. And while the average Austinite may not give much..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...After 15 years of flirting with light rail, is Capital Metro finally ready and able to do..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on rail, not roads – has been taking fascinating shape at..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Light Headed?

What Commuters Want

"...concept for an Austin busway would run along the railroad right-of-way owned by Capital Metro, much of which is..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• A San Antonio federal judge has overturned the death sentence of Kenneth..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Alternatives for Getting From Here to There

"...The light-rail Red, Green, Orange and Blue Lines are the same,..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

"...over the controversial foster home for apes near San Antonio. See "Primates' Fate in Limbo."..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Which Way Do We Go?

Rae Takes the Wheel

"...future differently than did her predecessors, especially where light rail is concerned...."

April 9, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Does What

"...and funds long-term transit infrastructure investments such as light rail, busways, or high-occupancy vehicle lanes. President/CEO Fred Gilliam works..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...it's a "waste of resources not to use existing rail lines along public right-of-way for transit." The group promises..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Delay of Game

Seaholm, Block 21 challenge the Downtown Domino theory

"...Like trailers for long-awaited blockbusters that won't be released for a..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

CAMPO's 25-year plan is scheduled for approval next Monday, but few are still paying attention.

"...what with all the hours spent on SH-yawn-130 and light-rail-snore-transit. As far as the CAMPO plan is concerned, those..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...north shore, Seaholm Power Plant is where the proposed Austin-San Antonio commuter rail line intersects the proposed Capital Metro..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

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