Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...as climate protection, and a 2008 referendum for Downtown rail transit. Most crucial: completing Phase I of the Downtown..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Crestview Neighborhood Development Buzz

North Lamar Transit-Oriented Development Zone changes and proposals abound at North-Central neighborhood meeting

"...former Huntsman site, centered around the planned Capital Metro commuter-rail stop at Airport and Lamar, being developed by Trammell..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Streetcar Plan as Misguided as Invasion of Iraq

"...In addition to a central and "outer loop" elevated rail system (which provides service similar to monorail), they have..."

July 22, 2007 Postmarks

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...recent and upcoming events around town.Transit-Oriented Development Is a rail station coming to a neighborhood near you? The city..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro on the Rails

Cap Metro's first rail car is ready … in Switzerland.

"...sends in some photos and facts about their first rail car. From the press release: • The assembly of..."

March 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Capital Metro Labor Update

Council Member Lee Leffingwell to present resolution that could ultimately result in meet-and-confer negotiations for bus company's employees and end outsourcing of Cap Met jobs

"...staff has barely cooled since. On Cap Metro's new commuter-rail project, the agency sought to outsource rail operations to..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips

The year of 2006 was a dry one for day-trippers

"...The Texas State Railroad came back from the brink of having its last..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In the Works

Pending Bike Projects

"...North Acres PX Bike Trail: A bridge over Little Walnut Creek from North Plaza..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Cap Metro Dodges Strike

Union, management credit Mayor Wynn with success

"..."It's the best thing for the commuters that there's no interruption [of service]," Lofye said. Later,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: What Good Are Unions?

Give a hand to those Cap Metro workers who fought for you and me

"...say anything but, good on you?Who Will Build Your Rail?..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Capital Metro Strike Threat Looms

Despite citizen efforts to intervene, negotiations have not progressed

"...the new route servicing it, which begins circulating Dell commuters from the new Tech Ridge Park and Ride on..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Memo to Cap Metro

Stop Union-busting, or Take a Hike

"...years ago, having overreached and underpromoted an ambitious light rail plan that the voters rejected, they came back with..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Big Three Bike Projects – Still Spinning Their Wheels?

Austin still struggles with bicycle mobility

"...Austin drawing board collectively come to pass? Capital Metro's Rails With Trails, the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, and the Pfluger..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...led by right-wing concrete supplier Chris Danze, threatened to derail the South Austin facility. The organization and supporters regrouped..."

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

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...improving traffic patterns such as at San Antonio Street, commuter rail, relocating Austin City Limits to downtown to nurture..."

June 11, 2004 Column

Redrawing the Road Map

CAMPO expansion may change the roles of the Central Texas transportation game.

"...money and support for alternative transportation modes such as rail, bike lanes, and HOV lanes will be sacrificed...."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...School annex parking lot, 4100 Westbank Dr. - A.S. Rail Vote Delayed..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”

High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom

"...taxes for." The most obvious example, he says, is MetroRail. The money Cap Metro spends to bring commuters into..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Booming in the Bust

ACC advances its higher-ed march across the region – but not everyone is happy

"...no need to fully rehash the history of its commuter train here...."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Logical Error

Cap Metro's rail and budget travails

"...We can't precisely say MetroRail has been "delayed" again – since Capital Metro no..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Ghost Mall? Retail Bagpipes Sound a Dirge for Highland Mall

Retail bagpipes sound a dirge for Highland Mall

"...commissioned by Capital Metro regarding its planned Highland Mall commuter rail station – the linchpin to any future redevelopment..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Density, Diversity, and Especially Design

The Domain as TOD

"...the development possibilities created by the new Capital Metro MetroRail commuter line between Austin and Leander. Major stops along..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Train's First Stop: Crestview

Developers try to capitalize on the Transit Oriented Development Ordinance in Crestview neighborhood

"...after voters approved Capital Metro's plans for a Leander-to-Downtown commuter rail line in November 2004 – was crafted with..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...being one of the Environmental Protection Agency's top 20 "commuter-friendly" employers in the nation, and the city's traffic hassles..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Leander and Cedar Park, Backlash Is on the Ballot

Moving away from Austin?

"...voters reject Prop A, Leander will lose Cap Metro's rail, bus, and shuttle services the very next day...."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Time to Retrofit Our City for the Transit System Voters Approved

Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison offers a manifesto of sorts for transit-oriented development

"...a slow train coming, but Project Connect's new light rail lines, commuter rail trains, and enhanced bus services will..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Natasha Harper Madison

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...and Blue Line routes to be served by light rail, the maintenance facility they'll need to operate (location TBD),..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Brown Makes It Official

Former Dem County Chair Announces Run for Judge

"...Brown said he would work to support Lone Star Rail and commuter rail, expand county mental health care, build..."

June 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Normal MetroRail Service This Afternoon

Freight train derailment caused morning cancellations

"...Overnight, a freight train operating on Capital Metro's rail line derailed in East Austin near Seventh Street, causing..."

July 7, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Trail Projects Coming Up Roses?

New hike-and-bike trail on the horizon

"..."I'm so excited about all the trails that are gonna bloom in this city over the..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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