Naked City

CAMPO adopts a 25-year plan that calls for bigger, longer roads and full funding for Austin's transportation plans, a stipulation that will require some creative funding solutions.

"...Sitting through June 12's do-or-die meeting of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), as the transportation board..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Light Meeting as the New Council Gets Itself Sorted

First work session focused on committee memberships

"...to Council committees, such as the coveted Housing and Planning Committee, and intergovernmental committees such as the Capital Area..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Takes Mobility Plan to Reddit

“Ask Me Anything” covers funding barriers, safety improvements, cyclist support, more

"...it with the highway plans for the five-county metro area produced by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Savana Dunning

Precinct 3: Ye Olde Transportation Debate Takes Spotlight

Two candidates diverge on roads and growth in Western Travis County

"...especially if conversation in the Commissioners Court or a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting turns ugly and gets..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...is national school-lunch week, and feeding kids is one area where Texas schools lead the nation. According to the..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

As The Transportation Policy Turns, Latest Episode

The great Central Texas toll roads drama continues to unfold

"...The Texas Department of Transportation could not get the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Board to budge,..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...this week in earnest to persuade citizens to support Capital Metro's latest rail plan, local leaders on the toll..."

Sept. 10, 2004 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.

"...Well, so far, not really. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)'s long-awaited and somewhat-delayed adoption..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

More Money, More Options for I-35

The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed

"...in what the Texas Department of Transportation calls the Capital Express project to $7.5 billion, adding new non-tolled, managed..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Morrison to Mayor: 'It's Not Personal, It's Policy'

Leffingwell refuses to give up Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Planning Org. seat

"...on the coordinating committee of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Planning Organization...."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wheels in Motion for New Bus Fares

Capital Metro approves a fare increase for January

"...On the upside: Even after Capital Metro raises fares, a ride on one of the..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Getting a Move on Mobility

A peek at Austin's new Strategic Mobility Plan

"...the department's overarching Strategic Mobility Program. Thanks to a reorganization by City Manager Marc Ott, the new department now..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Working on the Railroad

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

"...City Hall. The Transit Working Group convened by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is going boldly where the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Recall petitioners look for a battle they can Wynn.

"...The Austin Toll Party tried to turn an organizational failure into a PR victory on Monday by recasting..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

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

"...Legislature." Max has basically proffered a Plan B for Capital Metro -- more buses, free fares, incentives for hybrid..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...Act of 1991 (ISTEA, pronounced "ice-tea"), which created regional metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to manage federal investments in state..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Project Connect Draws a Line

Group makes official recommendation to Mayor Leffingwell

"...On Friday, Nov. 15, Project Connect – the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organ­ization's regional planning initiative – made..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Manor Expressway: Oh, the Vehicle Miles You'll Travel!

Cash and criticism for the $623 million toll road

"...the SH 130 toll road, linking the ever-sprawling metro area to Central Austin...."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

A CAMPO Primer

"...over roads – especially toll roads. In fact, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has broad responsibility for overall..."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...– people from directly affected neighborhoods or transportation-oriented community organizations that may have some substantive and specific arguments for..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Shall We Bike?

Local bike advocates pedal optimistically uphill

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

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

CAMPO's $5.8B Sticker Shock

The regional transportation plan's vision is bigger than its wallet

"...The main job of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is not to be a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Road Foes: Down, But Not Out?

Fallout continues from last week's toll-plan vote

"...of last week's vote. The 16-7 split on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Policy Board in favor..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Hays County transportation plan goes back for further study; MoPac extension to San Marcos is tanked for time being.

"...revisions that include ideas for maintaining open space and planning for other environmental impacts of growth...."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Highways and Scooters and Impact Fees, Oh My!

Austin mobility plans are moving right along

"...mobility front. Most expensive among them is the I-35 Capital Express Central reconstruction project, which the Texas Transportation Commission..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...prepare and file an amicus brief in support of area school districts suing the state over the inadequate funding..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...regional vision to be born – for transportation, land-use planning, and the environment – big-picture solutions increasingly will demand..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cease-Fire Ends in Southwest Road Wars

Environmentalists charge that Daugherty has been working backroom deals for southwest roads

"...Travis County's environmental community used last week's Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting to attack County Commissioner..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Austin and the surrounding cities and counties still have a long way to go before they reach an agreement on reducing ozone emissions that everyone can live with.

"...implement the eight-hour standard and corrective action for metro areas that fail to meet it. Even though the agency..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Light Headed?

What Commuters Want

"...Capital Metro has "made contact" -- often simply by handing..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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