The Devil in the Details

After 10 years, the Great Streets master plan runs into controversy over two-way streets.

"..."A pedestrian oriented hierarchy of transportation promotes density, safety, economic viability,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Breaking Away

Austin's Newest Bike Plan May Finally Pull Ahead

"...In recent years, traffic engineers and city planners have recognized that bicycle commuting is integral to solving..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Walk a Mile, Save a Tire

Pedestrian Coordinator

"...a proposal to set up a coordinator to represent pedestrian interests in the Department of Public Works and Transportation..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

Is This UTopia?

A Long-Overdue University Master Plan is Unveiled

"...The war room for the University of Texas' campus master-planners is on the top floor of the Peter T...."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

"No Kill" for Traffic

Vision Zero action plan aims to eliminate traffic fatalities

"...City Council voted to approve the Vision Zero action plan, Austin had just seen its 24th traffic fatality of..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

This week at council: The city's proposed agreement with Stratus comes up for discussion; the Pedestrian Plan awaits approval; and Vignette's downtown deal is up for a vote.

"...Ped Plan Walking..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Over a Troubled Bridge

Neighborhoods Battle Plan to Widen Lamar Bridge

"...been recognized as a major barrier to cyclists and pedestrians because of its dangerously narrow sidewalks. In 1994 the..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Heavy Pedal

Will City's Bike Plan Ever Hit the Road?

"...with this scenario, the Austin City Council has a plan. It's the Austin Bicycle Plan Part II, the fulfillment..."

May 15, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...include bicycle access in the city's street and traffic planning process. Since bicycles aren't given their space on the..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

We're the Millers

This Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis comedy shows some sweetly crude family values.

"...as his wife and kids as part of a plan to smuggle a huge shipment of marijuana from Mexico..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Public Notice: I-35 Back on the Front Burner

TxDOT prepares the next draft of their rebuild plan

"...present the next iteration of the Capital Express Central plan, the massive reconstruction project for an 8-mile stretch of..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...The city's new bicycle and pedestrian coordinator will officially pedal into office Feb. 1. Formerly..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature

Public Notice: The 30% Solution

Capital Metro slow-rolls out the next draft of the rail plan

"...last month, focusing on the various ­segments of their planned light rail lines, Capital Metro has essentially laid out..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hocus Pocus

In this comedy, sister witches from the 17th century re-emerge in modern-day Salem, Mass.

"...of Salem, thus regaining their own lost youth. Their plan is thwarted by a valiant boy's effort to save..."

July 16, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

The Daily Hustle: 7/12/10

Transpo bonds keep on truckin'

"...bond election on Friday. No major changes to the plan thus far, but they've been tinkering around the edges..."

July 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

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

"...city is at work on the first-ever long-range vision plan for the century-old park. And while that work is..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...right now, the city was working on a master plan for 208 acres of vacant land a hundred yards..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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

Strategic Mobility Plan marks a way out of permanent gridlock

"...had plenty of leisure time to reflect on transportation planning in Austin (and to wish I were traveling by..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Who Will Rule Mueller?

Can the city keep the Mueller redevelopment project on course?

"...the table, consensus was built, experts were engaged, a plan was written (and then rewritten), the City Council blessed..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

RG4N to Sue City Today

Responsible Growth for Northcross files a lawsuit today against the city of Austin and Lincoln Property Co., asserting that the city's Tuesday approval of a second site plan for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall was illegal.

"...that the city's Tuesday approval of a second site plan for the redevelopment of Northcross Mall was illegal. Grounds..."

June 28, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...the City Council unanimously adopted the Austin Climate Protection Plan. Conceptually, it's perhaps the most aggressive and well-rounded local..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Just Say No

Council Draws on Tomorrow Plan to Redirect Growth

"...the tenets of the long since abandoned Austin Tomorrow Plan, the 20-year-old vision statement that called for -- among..."

May 22, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Shoal Creek Trail on Track

Conservancy releases draft plan for public comment

"...released the draft of the "Shoal Creek Trail Action Plan," proposing major extensions and improvements to the existing 3.9-mile..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Elegy for an Invisible Hipster: Kelly Wayne Noel

Man behind anonymous Twitter feed killed by drunken driver

"...the IH-35 frontage road when he allegedly struck a pedestrian – officials would pronounce the man dead within the..."

April 28, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

South Central Waterfront Initiative Wants You

To view plans and provide feedback for proposed designs

"...South Central Waterfront Initiative will be formulating a master plan for the 97-acres given the name: The waterfront is..."

Sept. 2, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Opportunities Approaching for Cyclists to Voice Their Opinions

"...The city of Austin Public Works Department’s Bike and Pedestrian division is kicking off the first major update to..."

March 14, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

NFL Teams Already Looking to Rebuild for '08

"...writer Joe O’Connell is signing his new book, Evacuation Plan. But, CBS flashed a highlight of Miami’s sad first-round..."

Nov. 19, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

CAMPO Seeks Input Tonight

On financially linking 183A and US 290

"...Tonight at Akins High School, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has organized a public meeting to discuss a..."

Nov. 6, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

I-35 Expansion Clears Final Hurdle; Construction to Start Next Year

TxDOT releases final Environmental Impact Statement

"...The Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 expansion plan cleared its final hurdle today as TxDOT approved its..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Street Smarts Task Force makes bike infrastructure and safety recommendations to city

"...December, and likely be included in the city’s bike plan, currently undergoing its first big revision since 1998. Lane..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

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