Developing Stories: Driving in Two Directions

CAMPO's trends vs. centers debate is shaping our future

"...how federal transportation funds get spread among local road and transit projects – agreed this month to pursue a..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City, Bike Shops Team Up to Help Bike Commuters

COA staffers and shop employees set up "commute stations" Thursday

"...The city of Austin and area bike shops will team up on alternate Thursdays..."

Sept. 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Wheels Finally Turn on Bicycle Road Map

City releases updated Bicycle Master Plan

"...When it comes to safe and accessible bike transportation, Austin comes up dry compared to..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Bike Wheels Meals prepared by nonprofit Meals on Wheels and More are now arriving at the homes of a..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

Beyond City Limits

"...Big Apple, which this week announced Summer Streets, a program that will temporarily create a 6.9-mile car-free route across..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

Bikes Missing From Domain's Mix

"...Austin development known for posh emporiums like Neiman Marcus and Tiffany & Co., is often cast as a paragon..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...choosing to ride bikes for more than just recreation, and it is becoming very clear that the streets are..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Rise of the Bikes

Austin pedaling hard toward mobility improvements

"...the recently initiated update to the city of Austin Bicycle Master Plan, project manager Annick Beaudet told attendees that..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

@ Newsdesk

City kicking off first major update of Bicycle Master Plan in 10 years; wants public input.

"...be heard. The city of Austin Public Works Department Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is kicking off the first major..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Opportunities Approaching for Cyclists to Voice Their Opinions

"...heard. The city of Austin Public Works Department’s Bike and Pedestrian division is kicking off the first major update..."

March 14, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...manager at its meeting today (Thursday). See "Point Austin," and "Beside the Point."..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Note to Motorists: Stay out of Bike Lanes

"...in a marked bike lane, you can call 311 and have the vehicle ticketed by one of three city..."

Jan. 10, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Bicycle Safety Tips

"...a white headlight visible from at least 500 feet and a rear reflector or tail light visible from 300..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Get Your Green On at Saturday Fest

City holds festival for people keen on green

"...It feels good to lighten one's environmental impact, and doing so often results in saving a few shekels,..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Final recommendations due by end of November, go to council in December.

"...Each time the question "Why don't more Austinites bicycle for transportation?" is asked, the resounding response from people..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Street Smarts Task Force makes bike infrastructure and safety recommendations to city

"...Each time the question “Why don’t more Austinites bicycle for transportation?” is asked, the resounding response from people..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Happenings

Aug. 30-Sept. 6

"...DAN GRANT The Congressional District 10 candidate will speak at an advance screening of new Iraq..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"..."Two hundred and thirty years ago, our forefathers fought a war to..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: Rent & Roll

French capitalism meets community bicycling

"...cross-cultural inspiration this summer visiting older, denser, more transit-rich and cosmopolitan cities. Viewed through the "Developing Stories" prism, every..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Manager Toby Futrell announced that former California Highway Patrol commander/chief Art Acevedo was her choice to become Austin's new..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

City Gets Street-Smart About Bikes

Local task force formed at behest of Mayor's Fitness Council and Urban Transportation Commission gets rolling

"...new ways to make bicycling on Austin's streets safer and friendlier, a city-organized task force got rolling last week,..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Reckless Behavior With Vehicles Is Never Acceptable

"...Editor, We are all part of the same community and many motorists who are not bike riders do not..."

Nov. 15, 2006 Postmarks

Riding at Risk

Austin's streets still a hazard for two-wheeled transportation

"...On May 21 at 4:27am, a man phoned 911 and told the operator (as recounted in the police affidavit..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bicycle Helmet Headbutting Resumes

Feud over whether city should require adult bicyclists to wear cranial protection resumed last week when proponents of a mandatory helmet ordinance announced that Brackenridge Hospital and St. David's HealthCare will soon undertake a Bicycle Data Collection Initiative studying head injury severity correlated with helmet usage on patients involved in bicycle-related accidents

"...that abruptly changed last week when proponents of a mandatory, all-ages helmet ordinance announced Tuesday that Brackenridge Hospital and..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Shall We Bike?

Local bike advocates pedal optimistically uphill

"..."In most planning and construction efforts, bicyclists' needs are not adequately considered, causing..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

In the Works

Pending Bike Projects

"...bike projects – funded with 1998 bonds, federal grants, and city matching funds – plus a couple of other..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This has shown me, and it should show us all, that the real terrorism..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...about the terrible loss of life that day – and we had 30 troops killed in the first five..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I live in East Austin and teach at one of the shrinking schools, Allan Elementary..."

June 3, 2005 Column

Shoal Creek Boulevard Frankencurbs Draw Ire of Residents

Few defend bike/car compromise

"...the city of Austin had a barn in the Allandale or Rosedale neighborhoods, residents would've surely burned it down..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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