Cap Metro Adopts High Tech Timetables

Smartphones conquer the bus stops

"...efficiently relay detailed information to bus patrons, and the transit agency believes the project will increase its ridership...."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Katie Tomasino

CAMPO Decision Tree Takes Root

"...community," heralded Sen. Kirk Watson. After five months, the Transit Working Group this week unanimously endorsed a new, improved..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "In effect, Republicans in the Senate have said there will be funding..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Plans for rail station area development would be governed by new rules

"...make those benefits happen will be the city's proposed Transit Oriented Development ordinance, which is currently wending its way..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro Issues 7,000 Free Passes for the Unhoused

Texas Harm Reduction Alliance wins fight for free passes

"...bus passes to a six-month pilot program to increase transit access. The passes will be distributed by the Ending..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City:One Challenge Finalists Focus on Healthy Living

Corporatation-funded competition aims to improve East Austin mobility

"...how well the network in East Austin connects to transit, and by extension to grocery stores, clinics, parks, and..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Transportation Guide

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

"...Public Transportation..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Getting Around Austin

Explore Downtown without a car and without getting lost

"...Getting to the Westin Austin Downtown Public Transportation..."

June 22, 2016 Columns Post by Annamarya Scaccia

Votes Pending: The Case for Connect

Cap Metro board endorses initial rail route

"...the opposition has been able to freely throw punches, public agencies like Capital Metro, Project Con­nect planners, and city..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Who Benefits From a Reconnected Austin?

"...residents are being displaced from central East Austin, without public transit options to accommodate their commutes, and that depressing..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Density Bonus

Key issues

"...and surface lots are expensive) simpatico with anti-traffic and public-transit initiatives. The city of Los Angeles in 2002 began..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

"...will be forced to have a more efficient mass transit system, so even those who don't live downtown will..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column

Planning a Compact City in the Midst of Urban Sprawl

"...Sic Transit Gloria..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...We discussed Cronk's proposed fiscal year 2021 budget, reimagining public safety, the impact of COVID-19, and the city's ongoing..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"This is a very strong Republican district. It's obvious to me that anybody but me..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...he opposed commuter rail, the most sensible and affordable public transit improvement Capital Metro has ever offered, but hasn't..."

June 17, 2005 Column

Point Austin: A Question of Vision

Austin's possible futures are prefigured in two very different sorts of public action

"...all been there, once or twice, in an embarrassing public venue, and the once-bitten Matt Curtis may never speak..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: Money, Mayors, and Musgraves

Cash, beer, and Beto rule everything around us

"...had enough mansplaining to last me a lifetime." The pro-transit candidates also revealed they hardly use it themselves when..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...the ballot. Both cities have been part of the transit authority since its creation in 1985 and each levies..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

We Have an Issue: Always Be Bustling

Pride events, cultural fests, celeb sightings, and Project Connect progress fill a packed calendar

"...Project Connect, the pricey but transformative expansion of Austin public transit. Mike tackles the personnel issue; both Cap Metro..."

June 3, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

AISD Catches a Ride With Cap Metro

Will free fares for students ease the district's budget woes?

"...– a program made permanent last week by the transit agency's board – may allow the district to realize..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

For "Active" Seniors Only

Affordable housing without transit? Council faces challenge.

"...about placing seniors out on the fringe without adequate transit access to the rest of the city...."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Stop Waiving Fees

"...grocery stores. We can't always take another route on public transit. We should coordinate [Office of Special Events Manager]..."

July 16, 2013 Postmarks

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...mix of preservation through appropriate zoning, calls for improved public transportation and infrastructure, and crime reduction. The East Cesar..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...conservative" Glenn Bass has filed to run as a Republican in House District 48. The former banker now runs..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Six-Card Stud

It's a wide-open Place 4 race

"..."make the city walkable and bikeable with a good public transit system. ... If we do these things again,..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Be Impressed With More Concrete Actions on Climate

"...and thus increase the number of riders to make public transit feasible. 2) Adopt a congestion pricing plan as..."

May 21, 2007 Postmarks

How Green Is the Music?

Festivals, bands, and musicians seek environmental harmony

"...the Festival's greening efforts – which included providing more transit options for participants to minimize individual car trips and..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Climate Protection Plan

The five components

"...• Community Education – A broad public-information campaign will be needed to get a strong communitywide..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

A drug warrior seeks to censor opposing viewpoints

"...Appropriations Act (HR 2673) that would forbid all local public transit authorities from displaying marijuana policy reform advertisements on..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature

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