Getting off the Road

Rail will help, roads will help – but so will your decision not to drive today

"...instead of driving. Austin doesn't have a central command center for TDM – the city, CAMPO, TxDOT, and the..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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Turner Is Worthy

"...When the issue of the East Austin Juvenile Justice Center was up for consideration it was those who lived..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...Feb. 23, Council is set to adopt an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development framework to guide the expected burst of infill..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sidewalk Fail!

"...Lamar and Braker, NE corner. A testament to design insanity:..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Photo Gallery

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...& OtherRegistered VotersEst. 2012 TurnoutEst. 2012 Voters DISTRICT 1 (East/Northeast)23.3%28.2%37.5%2.6%42,15244.0%18,547 DISTRICT 2 (Southeast)20.3%8.0%69.0%2.7%33,25639.9%13,269 DISTRICT 3 (East/Southeast)26.6%8.0%60.8%4.6%40,14537.9%15,215 DISTRICT 4 (North/Central)20.8%9.5%65.2%4.5%27,44041.9%11,497..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...the economic bust. Now that problem is front and center – and of the five candidates running, only City..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Votes Pending: The Case for Connect

Cap Metro board endorses initial rail route

"...within the context of a long-term and much larger transit project. Describing the project as part of a public..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Austintonio?

Connecting San Antonio and Austin by Train

"...early," he says, nodding in the direction of the North Texas Metroplex. "We need to get the infrastructure in..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 2-9

"...ethical conduct in individuals and organizations. 10:30am. 5555 N. Lamar Ste. L-137, 835-9008. Free. www.esoa.org. Monday06..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature

RTP: Been There, Haven't Done That

The Rapid Transit Project tries to win voters over with its workshops.

"...Regardless of their feelings about transit, perhaps it would be easier for some Austinites to..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Scaggs Photo in Bad Taste

"...Rapid Transitions..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...are Monday, June 13, 7pm, at the Pflugerville Justice Center, 1611 Pfennig Ln.; Tuesday, June 14, 6pm, Travis Co...."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Charting the TODs

Some visual samples of the neighborhood plans for Transit Oriented Development

"...the currently proposed stations are designated as a "Regional Center."..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature

Austin Transportation Guide

How to get around Austin, with or without your own wheels

"...Capital Metro – Austin's multimodal public transit system – is the easiest way to explore Downtown..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Location, Location, Location

AISD is moving its administrative offices from West Sixth Street to Highway 290. Why would any government entity do that?

"...rubber-stamped it. The current central office, the Carruth Administration Center, was one of 10 properties classified as surplus to..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...planning purposes, the city defines Downtown as the area north of the river, south of MLK, east of Lamar,..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...The meeting is in Murchison Middle School's cafeteria, 3700 North Hills, from 9am until noon. To contribute your own..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Bond Election Cliffs Notes

General Obligation Bonds

"...to fully implement the city's ambitious bicycle, sidewalk, and transit plans...."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Get a Hog!!

"...up at the airport. We never used the Convention Center while she was here, just as most of the..."

April 17, 1998 Column

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...You can enter Zilker from the gates on the north, east, or west side of the park to get..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Res publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 7-13

"...UNION MEETING Help assert the public's power over Austin transit. 11am. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe. Free. www.busatx.org...."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Transit Oriented Development Ordinance comes before the Austin City Council..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...Market, the latest incarnation of Schlosser Development's Sixth + Lamar project – is under construction. And a deal has..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Who has the ego problem?

"...Communist China to "promote Austin as a growing technology center," which if their mission is successful will continue to..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...on current planning and studies for the city's rail transit system to serve Central Austin (not to be confused..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...Mayor Ron Kirk keynotes on Friday (7pm, Thompson Conference Center). Through Fri., March 28. UT campus. www.utexas.edu/diversity/events/hemansweatt. Friday 28..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

March 29 - April 5

"...deliver a lecture. 5-7:30pm. Lone Star Room, Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. Free. www.envisioncentraltexas.org...."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

One System, Multiple Modes

The map lays out the main lines of the 'multi-modal' regional transportation plans in progress

"...and finally approved in 2002: SH 130, SH 45 North and Southeast, and the MoPac North extension. SH 130,..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...proposed transportation projects must: improve regional mobility, improve mass transit, leverage federal or private funds, add to an existing..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...the Central Business District, recently investing in a Convention Center hotel to boot. The city seeded $10 million here,..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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