Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...Refraction AI's REV-1 robots make deliveries in South Congress, Downtown, and the UT campus, traveling about 10-15 miles per..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice: Zilker Park Vision Still Cloudy

It’s hard planning for the future, when humans insist on living in the present

"...the plans has some common elements: notably an internal circulator system of shuttles and the rehabilitation of the landfill,..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...plans in the Oct. 19 meeting for a park circulator with connection to Downtown, a bike/pedestrian trail network within..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...MetroRapid lines), deploy new routes for its Pickup neighborhood circulator service, and expand the MetroRail Red Line with more..."

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

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

Diving into the plan

"...were considered too ambitious back then (like going underground Downtown) but seem worth the effort now, and a $300..."

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

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...Southpark Meadows. It also turns the Gold Line from Downtown to ACC Highland (along or near Red River), which..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Is There a Lawyer in the House?

Legal opinions abound in the lead-up to November's elections

"...as is spending on any transportation system (e.g. a Downtown circulator, also contemplated by Unconventional Austin) to be used..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Column by Michael King

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...in and redesign of the surrounding southeast quarter of Downtown, now dubbed the "Palm District." In its grand –..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Cap Metro: Riding the Shuffle Bus

Downtown bus routes shift

"...has taken all its buses off the city's major Downtown thoroughfare, and switched them over to Guadalupe and Lavaca..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Follow That Bus: More Changes at Cap Met

An additional MetroRapid route and an end to buses on Congress planned

"...stops are passing through – rather than visiting – Downtown...."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

MetroRapid 101: What's a Bendy Bus?

"...Congress – running from Tech Ridge, down Lamar/Guadalupe to Downtown, then over the river, along Riverside to Congress, and..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

If only you could take a magic carpet ride

"...Trinity. The city is recommending that visitors use the Downtown site, while residents should head to the Expo Center...."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Saturday and will run all day on Sunday; a Downtown circulator will run every 15 minutes as will the..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

F1 Event, Vendor Permit Deadlines Close, City Warns

With race four weeks away, city updates on road closures

"...closures over the weekend, which is going to make downtown travel, er, tough: However, CapMetro will be running a..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Transportation Stories

MetroRail finally launches but ...

"...go, as it terminates at the southeast corner of Downtown rather than near major employers, and it only runs..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: 'Every Day It's Getting Worse'

Strategic Mobility Plan marks a way out of permanent gridlock

"...Crawling toward Downtown last week in 8:30am bumper-to-bumper traffic backed up for..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 9 Cap Metro Derailments

"...new rail ever starts, Cap Metro will need a Downtown circulator more than ever – yet it chose this..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...bond election in November 2010; in his State of Downtown Address hosted by the Downtown Austin Alliance Oct. 28,..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Downtown Austin will be bathed in red this week as..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...status of that other rail transit project – the Downtown streetcar once championed by Will Wynn?..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...a strong supporter of the much-troubled and endlessly delayed Leander-to-Downtown rail line (the MetroRail Red Line), worries that not..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Logical Error

Cap Metro's rail and budget travails

"...freight and commuter operations that will be sharing the Leander-to-Downtown track. (The tracks will carry freight overnight and in..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Accelerates Plans for Fare Hike

Transit agency seeks fare increases

"...the 'Dillo, the faux trolley cars intended to help Downtown pedestrian mobility. Staff said the formerly free 'Dillos were..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City Hall Hustle: Reading Place 1

Cavazos or Riley? You decide.

"...Core Austin Super Forum. Sponsored by groups including the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Parks Foundation, and Austinist.com, the setting..."

April 10, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Levy Steps Back ... and Shoots Long

Running the city is easier campaigned than done

"..."single issue groups" (read "environmentalists," a longtime obsession) and "downtown developers," who in his judgment are attempting to foist..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...1) Boom and Bust The Downtown skyline was transformed by rising condo towers. Hotel, office,..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the way for the more complex (and potentially controversial) Downtown Austin streetcar circulator proposal and subsequent financing plan, expected..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...Engineering unveiled the highlights of a detailed proposal for circulator rail transit. The Phase I analysis includes essential data..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Courting Prospective Partners

Transit authority could extend rail and bus service well beyond Austin

"...stop on the new commuter rail Red Line, linking Downtown Austin to Leander, of course; as it stands, the..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

CAMPO Decision Tree Takes Root

"...expressed firm commitment to putting the city's urban rail circulator project through a full Investment Decision Tree vetting –..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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