Ubering to the Polls

There's no stopping a costly referendum election

"...regulate transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft? Following Council's 2-8-1 rejection (CMs Ellen Troxclair and Sheri Gallo for,..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Changing Lanes

Taxi industry braces for big changes

"...who transferred to the Texas-wide conglomerate recently, after City Council delivered local taxi permits to drivers, rather than their..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Daily Hustle: 6/8/10

Your council preview for this Thursday

"...After a much needed breather last week, City Council meets this Thursday, the second to last meeting before..."

June 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Prop. 1 Campaign Switches Into High Gear

As more take sides on the Uber / Lyft debate, allegations of being bought out are traded

"...the Travis County Democratic Party backing the Democratic City Council members in opposing the measure...."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

Notes on Kamp: Everybody Loses

Council considers bad, outdated regs for Uber and Lyft

"...far as I can tell. The referendum on City Council's fingerprinting requirement is only their latest attempt to avoid..."

April 8, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...its final actions before leaving office, the last city council pushed through a set of interim regulations enabling trans­port­ation..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Daily Hustle: 8/6/10

Bond vote set; Seaholm wall tumbles

"...While the biggest item on yesterday's City Council agenda – setting a $90 million bond election for..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Lege for Sale?

Uber and Lyft splurge on lobby to deregulate themselves

"...get for their money? This week, House and Senate committees will be considering several bills that would prevent Austin..."

March 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

"Drivers Are Pissed"

Possible lawsuit on the horizon as City Council quietly passes taxicab amendment

"...Most of the changes passed through City Council on June 4 sat well with the city's 700-plus..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Democrat, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, to chair a Senate committee. Some conservative activists wanted to ban Democratic chairs entirely..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature

With State Police Leaving Austin for the Border, APD Calls It a Success

But when will APD show their work?

"...Two things about the City Council’s recent Public Safety Committee meeting: Austin police are very..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...by the relevant board or commission, then approved by council. However, add it all together, and those sporadic extensions..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 1/27/11

Agenda highlights from today's council meeting

"...City Council meets today. The Hustle will be tweeting the proceedings..."

Jan. 27, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Breaking Down the Bond

The basic numbers of the mayor's mobility bond proposal

"...million, which Adler proposes go to the bond advisory committee for next year's deliberations...."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...spokesman for Samsung Corp. announced that a company site-selection committee has recommended Austin for its planned $3.5 billion chip..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...• City Council's Land Use and Transportation Committee buzzed a bit with..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...County Commissioner, Pct. 3: Ann Howard CITY COUNCIL District 2: David Chincanchan..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...but over. By now, only the District 10 City Council race and the competition for commissioner in Travis County..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Working on the Railroad

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

"...transit entities presenting: Capital Metro, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, and the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Transit Oriented Development Ordinance comes before the Austin City Council tonight; expect affordable housing activists in force. See "TOD."..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tied to the Tracks

"...city, through its Sustainable Communities Initiative and Citizens' Planning Committee effort, and the Austin Transportation Study, all adopted plans,..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Gets Better at the Basic Business of Budgeting

Early indicators are good, but difficult fiscal conversations linger

"...manufacture political drama in seconds, so neither the City Council nor the manager's budget team are taking this lassitude..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Entering Into Bondage

The Citizens Task Force takes up the fall bond package planning

"...of the Bond Election Advis­ory Task Force, a City Council-appointed group of 15 citizens with hopefully strong stomachs and..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Council Member Brewster McCracken managed to make it to the..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Daily Hustle: 5/18/10

Org urges bond 'reconsideration'

"...local advocacy organization Liveable City sent a memo to council and issued a press release calling to "reconsider" the..."

May 18, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/6/10

Get yer council programs right here!

"...City Council meets this Thursday, and while, at 58 items long,..."

April 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...drive – with the long-haul name of the "Steering Committee for Urban Commuter Rail: New Ways to Connect Campaign"..."

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

Walker Steps Down as Cap Metro Board Chair

After 11 years, says time for "someone else" to take on "exciting challenges"

"...Central Texas, the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Access Advisory Committee, the Customer Service Advisory Committee and other neighborhood groups..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...City Council is set to adopt a Climate Equity Plan today,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Mackenzie Kelly are headed to a runoff in City Council District 6, and Alison Alter will almost certainly face..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

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