Developing Stories

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...unveiled the highlights of a detailed proposal for circulator rail transit. The Phase I analysis includes essential data on:..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...are supporting the regional transportation plan from the [Greater Austin-San Antonio] Corridor Council, including SH130, commuter rail, and relocating..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Austin Stories

"...looks like Capital Metro is planning to go the commuter route in its latest rail plans, according to comments..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Polikov means the ever-expanding corridor from Austin to San Antonio along I-35, a 22-county region that has grown increasingly..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

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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

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...5) A resurgence of rail and other transit systems Sort of? Light rail debuted..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

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"...years, also served as Capital Metro's representative to the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, which also saw the..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

The Rest of the Dais

The candidates and issues of Places 2, 5, and 6

"...of incumbency – mainly, no opponent. On the campaign trail, he's advocated a host of policy proposals...."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Headlines

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...road-building and other transportation issues, such as building a commuter rail to reduce vehicle traffic, will be his key..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

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These letters spell highway violence, the environment, and a lost bracelet.

"...Commuter Rail Feasible..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Column

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Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...Lay People, Rail Benefits..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

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Off the Desk:

"...Getting a commuter rail line between Austin and San Antonio might take..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature

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Off the Desk:

"...fond memories of her college graduation ceremony, as former Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero did before word leaked out that..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Expect to hear a lot less of the MetroRail cars when testing resumes on the commuter-rail line this..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

In Other Election News ...

Levy goes off the rails, the GOP flunks geography, Bexar County races get physical, Nader gets help from a Friend of Rick, and Kerry wins the stoner vote

"...The commuter rail campaign enjoys the support of both Downtown business..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Texas Republican Party platform, adopted June 3 in San AntonioHeadlines• The Republicans' desperate, cynical attempt to shore up their..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...7: with boisterous merriment. Sure it sucks that light rail didn't pass, but then again, I found its goals..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

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The Xicanindio Poet

"...strong voices of Ricardo Sánchez, Ph.D., José Montalvo, José Antonio Burciaga, El Tigre, thus making it more important, more..."

April 11, 1997 Column

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...include free and tolled highway lanes, as well as rail and utility lines, and would be built and maintained..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

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Transit Transitions

"...Metro and a whole new ball game in the light-rail league. With last week's presentation of the agency's staff-recommended..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• MetroRAIL SET FOR MARCH..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Tied to the Tracks

"...authority inch toward an apparently final decision on light rail in Austin...."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...that the Community Involvement award was given to "Southwest Trails and Greenways" ["Naked City," News]. The correct name of..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...1) Commuter rail is unlikely to serve many people within the..."

April 16, 2004 Column

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Mayor Kirk Watson announces a transportation plan with something for everyone.

"...out a Sears-catalog-like list of implements that include light rail, more roads, better traffic light synchronization, commuter rail, a..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance rolls closer to passage

"...and development of seven stops along Capital Metro's Leander-to-Downtown commuter rail line, has seen its share of changes since..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Page Two

"...politicians, consultants, and citizens argue that building out light rail will not make a perceptible difference in traffic congestion...."

April 9, 1999 Column by Louis Black

Cap Metro Courting Prospective Partners

Transit authority could extend rail and bus service well beyond Austin

"...New rail transit service between Elgin and Austin – enthusiastically advocated..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Council 4721. E-mail [email protected] for details. – P.J.R. Elgin Rail Beta Test..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

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