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

Supports Commuter Rail Plan

"...Dear Editor, I support the commuter rail plan even though I voted against light rail..."

Oct. 26, 2004 Postmarks

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

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

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Approach Commuter Rail Cautiously

"...Editor, Many wishful thinkers are hoping that Capital Metro's commuter-rail plan can generate its own ridership with transit-oriented development,..."

Aug. 5, 2004 Postmarks

Commuter Rail on Track for Test Runs

MetroRail to make tracks through Austin neighborhood

"...Capital Metro will begin test runs of its commuter-rail line from Leander to Downtown this month, although actual..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Support Commuter Rail

"...more bicycle-friendly Austin to vote for Cap Metro's urban commuter rail proposal next Tuesday. Here's why: Cap Metro has..."

Oct. 26, 2004 Postmarks

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

Against Commuter Rail

"...the symbols, images, and perceptions creating the myth that commuter rail is a panacea of pleasant experiences. This is..."

Oct. 14, 2004 Postmarks

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...Club – and you may come away convinced that rail-based mass transit is about as desirable for a city..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Mayor Kills Nov. Rail Vote

No 2010 bond referendum for urban rail

"...Austin voters' opportunity to approve bond funding for urban rail in November. Council was to vote on this next..."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Rail Reactions

Mayor Pro Tem chimes in on rail delay

"...Should we be surprised at the news of a rail delay?..."

March 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Cap Metro Testing Out Rail Cars

Service begins 2008

"...PRESS RELEASE from Cap Metro: Capital MetroRail is on the Move On Track Testing Begins Tonight..."

Dec. 18, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...to Inrix, a transportation data firm, the average Austin commuter lost 69 hours to congestion last year – the..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

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

Developing Stories: Wynn Calls for 2008 Rail Vote

Will Austin get a streetcar at last?

"...major November 2008 voter referendum for a new local rail transit system – a call-to-action to be issued Thursday..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...in 2000 (lost narrowly), 2004 (won handily; that's the MetroRail Red Line), and 2014 (lost handily). This plan combines..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Developing Stories: The Rail Learning Curve

Spillar outlines city plan to avoid Cap Metro's missteps

"...Can the city's proposed Austin Urban Rail avoid the persistent problems of Capital Metro's Red Line..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Supports Current Rail Plan

"...even 50 years from now is our decision regarding commuter rail. With Capital Metro's decision last night to put..."

Aug. 31, 2004 Postmarks

Wants to Vote on Rail but Can't

"...I was surprised that there was nothing about the commuter rail. I asked one of the election workers where..."

Oct. 27, 2004 Postmarks

Big To-Do Over New Name for Rail District

Austin-San Antonio rail plan now goes by Lone Star

"...the Electric Lounge!) on Monday, the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District brought in some top-gun elected officials to..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Ramps Up Commuter Service

More trips for public transit riders

"...will roll out new and improved changes to its commuter services for both MetroRail and MetroExpress...."

Jan. 2, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

LIGHT RAIL U.S.A.: A Quick Scorecard on Other Cities

"...Atlanta has light rail as part of the extensive MARTA system, given its..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature

Against Current Rail Plan

"...Clark-Madison is correct to be skeptical of Capital Metro's commuter rail plan for a number of reasons ["Austin@Large," News,..."

Aug. 31, 2004 Postmarks

Reading the Road (and Rail) Map

"...Capital Metro's proposed "commuter rail urban service" – the "Red Line" from Leander..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Light-Rail Named Desire

Capital Metro Plows Ahead With Studies on Cedar Park Line

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Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Forcing the Rail System

"...Dear Editor, I lived in Houston while their rail system was under construction [“A Great Big Bundle of..."

Aug. 12, 2014 Postmarks

The Commuter

Liam Neeson still has a very particular set of skills

"...Michael MacCauley (Neeson) commits that error when a fellow commuter line passenger called Joanna (Farmiga) sits down and poses..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Ethanol by Rail Fuels Concerns

Cap Metro rail line may replace trucks for fuel delivery

"...concerns about ethanol potentially being delivered to Austin along rail lines running near their homes and expressed frustration with..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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