Naked City

The city's chief builder is the fourth department head to exit in the last month.

"...Public Works Director Peter Rieck is retiring from the city after 18 years,..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Barton Springs Eternal

The reconstruction of Barton Springs Road suffers another delay

"...lower than we would like it to be," acknowledged Peter Rieck, the city's public works director. On a brighter..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Good Earth

TEA for Texas

"...TEA-21 money for Phase 2 of the bridge project, Peter Rieck, director of Public Works and Transportation, said the..."

July 23, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...Peter Rieck, director of Public Works and Transportation, said city..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Concrete Carpet Ride

Jim Bob's Road to Nowhere

"...those costs. On the other hand, Public Works director Peter Rieck says closure would come with a $900,000 fee,..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Mixed Signals

Council Navigates Transportation Matters

"...Public Works director Peter Rieck calls Barry's plan "more of a beautification project..."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Competing Tunnel Visions

Traffic Solutions at Sixth and Lamar

"...However, Public Works and Transportation director Peter Rieck says his department is not idly twiddling its..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

1995-96 City Budget: Aviation Department Airport Revenues Taking Off

"...up over the relatively modest budget, especially since, as Peter Rieck, economic development manager at Robert Mueller Airport, points..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin, Texas.

"...Austin Music Hall, the annual fest's two biggest-ticket venues. Peter Rieck, director of the city's Public Works department, has..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Hazardous Hoofers

Jaywalking is No Mean Feet

"...Public Works Director Peter Rieck said that his office has received no official..."

June 12, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

No Parking at Pease

Griffith: Don't Even Think of Parking Here

"...to fish a personal judgment from Public Works Director Peter Rieck on the safety of the intersection, Rieck refused..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Postmarks

Illbient for Spooky

"...Lyndon Peters Cesspool, USA Dear Chronicle:..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...planner and mediator Tracy Watson and Public Works Director Peter Rieck -- will get their farewell proclamations. (By the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...found another job within Public Works, whose own Director Peter Rieck announced his retirement last week. -- M.C.M...."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature

Who Does What

"...until a departmental reorganization two years ago. Director is Peter Rieck...."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...This week, Public Works director Peter Rieck came calling, asking the council what to do..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Power Assist

Who's Who

"...determining the quality of street maintenance. Public Works director Peter Rieck can cruise around on his motorcycle to see..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Lay Of The Land

The Inner Sanctum

"...Goss $110,760 Public Works & Transportation $37.8 416 Director Peter Rieck $97,136 Watershed Protection $23.1 167 Director Mike Heitz..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...Peter Rieck, Director..."

April 24, 1998 Column

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Get a Hog!!

"...I believe that Peter Rieck, Director of the Department of Public Works and..."

April 17, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...years at current funding levels," said Public Works Director Peter Rieck. "The kids who are supposed to be protected..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature

Pony Shows and Horse Trading

Councilmembers Trot to the East Side; Some Claim Attendance at Swap Meet

"...went longer than expected. Todd and Public Works Director Peter Rieck say that $1.8 million in state and federal..."

March 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the proposal to synchronize the city's traffic light system. Peter Rieck, director of Austin's Department of Public Works and..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature

Gridlock Lifts on Lamar Bridge

Councilmembers Demand a Second Look at Alternative Routes

"...lanes, the Council never received information on alternate routes. Peter Rieck, director of Public Works, claimed that in January,..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Looks Matter

City Contractor Learns Appearance Is Everything

"...either firm going into the interview. Public Works director Peter Reick defended the staff's choice. "The team that Pirnie..."

March 13, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy