Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3

Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?

"...The proposal to loosen compatibility standards on transit corridors came to Council last week with a provision..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...good news is that, in this typically antiquated mass transit city, there are a surprising number of ways to..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...Starting Mon., March 23, Austin Independent School District will..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...Austin, we're also competing with companies like Apple and Google," Killian said...."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On the Trail of the Local Snail

Austin, in one way or another, has it escargot-ing on

"...A number of decent places serve them regularly, it..."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Did the City Jump Into Bed With Taser Too Fast?

Lawsuit seeks to block body camera contract

"...accessory organization, which in recent months has become the Google of the body camera industry. (The New York Times..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil

Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft

"...this week, to present the status of their long-range "Transit Plan for the Future," www.connections2025.org. Tue., May 17, 5-6:30pm..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

No Badge Required

Your guide to free events at SXSW

"...to look more tech-savvy, copy your guest pass to Google Wallet or Android Pay or even download the SXSW..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Public Notice: Bridges From the Past to the Future

Take a walk along the historic bridges of Shoal Creek

"...hand-built in 1887, opening up West Austin to streetcar transit and development, and the Third Street Union Pacific Railroad..."

March 11, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving during SXSW

"...CapMetro app. CapMetro trip-planning can also be done using Google Maps, if you prefer...."

March 4, 2015 SXSW Post by Casey Rochester

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

If only you could take a magic carpet ride

"...24-hour pass). If you don't have any change, the transit authority is rolling out the Austin Capital Metro App..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...that the discussions will range "from how to use Google Docs to start your nonprofit to how to use..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Aztex Stadium/Aztex Station at Highland Mall

A fanciful site plan for an ailing mall

"...pedestrian-friendly street frontage in a mixed-use design, rapid bus transit and rail right across the street, and structured parking...."

June 3, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Austin Not So Walkable

"...we could still use a lot of improvement. Using Google Maps technology, Walk Score calculates the "walkability score" of..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...better than to simply accept the word of a transit-hater like Daugherty. I've been covering the empty bus meme..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Additionally, I've noticed that lots of pedestrians, cyclists, and mass-transit riders, engaged in the admittedly self-indulgent practice of commuting..."

June 13, 2003 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...It's clear we need a mass-transit solution to save Austin. We need an approach that..."

July 5, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...It's clear we need a mass transit solution to save Austin. We need an approach that..."

June 28, 2002 Column

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