The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...weeks ago, Mayor Steve Adler delivered a brief pitch on the mobility bond ballot proposition to a Downtown Demo­crat­ic..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Hop on the Bus, Gus; Donate a New Can, Stan

"...riders may opt out of the regular fare by donating a food item...."

Dec. 22, 1995 Column

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...still has trouble sharing and making compromises, and are occasionally prone to temper tantrums (particularly when they've had too..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Daily Hustle: 10/5/10

Transpo Bond Brouhaha

"...With the November transportation bond election right around the corner, mobility boosters and..."

Oct. 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Both Sides of the Tracks

Pro and Con on Rail

"...of Austin urban rail proposal include: Alliance for Public Transportation Real Estate Council of Austin Downtown Austin Alliance Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature

Project Connect Accelerates

As decisions near, controversy dogs urban rail plan

"...have that political capital to do more. We are confident that we are well-positioned to do well." – Scott..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...The train is about to leave the station, and the rubber is meeting the road...."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Bedfellows Getting Strange

Urban rail project slammed from opposite wings

"...The campaign in support of Project Connect, and its proposed initial rail line now entering the..."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Dis Connect

Urban rail may be going off the tracks

"...The "Project Connect" rail proposal is currently making its official rounds and..."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Cap Metro's Misguided Direction

"...There From Here” [News, Jan. 22]: Cap Metro’s misguided direction has made a mockery of Austin’s stated objectives for..."

Jan. 28, 2010 Postmarks

The Daily Hustle: 10/19/10

Unbundling a bevy of anti-bondsters

"...It was bound to happen sooner than later...."

Oct. 19, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Getting Mobilized

Arguments (and opponents) against the mobility bond run a little thin

"...Amid the lengthy list of candidates to appear on the Nov. 2 Travis County election ballot (see more..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Mayo-Tary Pete Takes The Train to Saltillo, SXSW

Buttigieg tips his cap to Austin's massive mobility investments

"...On Wednesday, March 16, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Dissenting Voices

"...Even as the Project Connect proposal moves closer to official approval and enabling votes,..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

UT Students Ignite Streetcar Passions

A UT forum on light rail got heavy last week

"...the Austin streetcar system recommended by the city's ROMA consultant team, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"..."It was a failed session in many ways."..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Announces 'Multimodal' Bond Package

Package notable less for its contents than for how it came to be

"...officials last week to characterize the proposed list of transportation projects for a likely $85 million November bond referendum...."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• East Austin Economic Summit..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 8/31/10

Get Austin Moving - to the ballot box

"...to “Get Austin Moving,” rallying support for the $90 million transportation bond election coming to voters this November...."

Aug. 31, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Slusher Kicks Ass!

"...Slusher has an "image problem" with Austin activists and environmentalists ["Council Watch," Vol.17, No.25]. Funny, almost none of the..."

March 13, 1998 Column

Music Industry Rally Called for Monday at City Hall

Advocates turn up the volume for dedicated music funding

"...Austin Texas Musicians and the recently minted Amplified Sound Coalition, are calling for musicians, industry workers, venue operators, and..."

Sept. 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...As the Electric Utility Department prepares for deregulation, councilmembers have continued to share a common concern --..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature

Austin’s Steady Strides Toward Climate Sustainability

How are we doing and how effective can local policies be at mitigating a worldwide crisis?

"...urgency of the outcry is undeniable. The worldwide scientific consensus confirms that contemporary civilization – indeed, life on Earth..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...of the line for five district leaders who served on the first 10-1 City Council. Each of the five..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It's like former Mayor Kirk Watson is fond of saying, 'The enemy of good is..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "This is just one of those things that is painful, and there's not..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Weak "America is a Christian nation. … We pledge to exert our influence toward a..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...you for being here. Twenty-n… 28 of my colleagues on the Senate floor join me in thanking you and..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Postmarks

"...Dear Jon Garrett@ Chronicle,..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Column

Naked City

"..."After carefully considering the facts of this case ... I believe the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

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