All Aboard the Rails With Trails Plan

If MetroRail ever arrives, trails could follow

"...intends the Red Line route to be truly multimodal with its Rails With Trails project: a dedicated bike and..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

Northeast Texas Trail from Farmersville to New Boston is the longest Texas rails-to-trails project

"...NETT is the longest rails-to-trails project in Texas and the fourth largest in the..."

June 27, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Big Three Bike Projects – Still Spinning Their Wheels?

Austin still struggles with bicycle mobility

"...Austin drawing board collectively come to pass? Capital Metro's Rails With Trails, the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, and the Pfluger..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Support Commuter Rail

"...bicycle facilities as part of regional mobility efforts. Consistent with this outstanding record, the agency is now committing to..."

Oct. 26, 2004 Postmarks

In the Works

Pending Bike Projects

"...of pending city of Austin bike projects – funded with 1998 bonds, federal grants, and city matching funds –..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...are coming from the recently passed federal transportation bill, with most of it designated for an expansive hike and..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cap Metro's Operating Budget

FY 2010

"...Spending Information technology$6,990,500$5,364,000$1,626,500 Freight$3,375,000-$3,375,000 MetroRail Phase II$2,375,725$2,375,725- Paratransit vehicle$2,160,770$1,879,870$280,900 Rails With Trails$1,900,000$1,900,000- Bus stop amenities$1,500,000$1,200,000$300,000 MetroRapid$1,400,000$1,120,000$280,000 Facilities, design/$1,027,500$360,000$667,500 construction..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Day Trips: Active Plan, Brownsville

Tropical trail mix comes to the RGV

"...428-mile network of walking and biking paths and paddling trails that show off the diversity of the lower Rio..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...the park challenge rock climbers. The park has hiking trails open to mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Trailway..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Rails have been turned to trails at Lake Mineral Wells State Park.

"...Mineral Wells State Park has it all. A lake with good fishing and a small, sandy beach for swimming..."

June 9, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City Announces 'Multimodal' Bond Package

Package notable less for its contents than for how it came to be

"...improving mobility and connectivity – via roads, bicycle paths, trails, sidewalks, and transit infrastructure." Mayor Lee Leffingwell echoed Ott..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

"...The state started with a wet winter and spring. So much rain fell..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...from Sul Ross University in nearby Alpine add more trails and exhibits, with plants labeled with small signs for..."

March 28, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Daily Hustle: 6/15/10

Ott unveils proposed transpo package

"...package include studies that will be conducted in conjunction with regional partners and that aim to develop regional funding..."

June 15, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips

Historic grocery store is a time capsule to the past

"...Michael Bush, the owner of the grocery store along with his wife Michele. Both have lived here most of..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Four Austin Films to Watch in 2020

From cowboy horror to songs to save your life

"...With so many films made in Austin every year (including..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Return of the Panama Hat

Council spends for roads, buys a robot, & has a brief Zimm flashback

"...With much of the tough action moving to budget prep,..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips

"...the Texas Department of Transportation's federally allocated restoration funds. Without the county's portion, says Cliff McSparran, a member of..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of the PATRIOT Act, where officials label horrible legislation with cute names, and the people roll over and accept..."

April 21, 2006 Column

If You Can Stand the Heat, Here Are Some Outdoor Activities to Enjoy This Summer in Austin

Watersports, zip lines, and the many delights of Zilker Park

"...cable wakeboard park in Austin. The facility has various rails, obstacles, and jumps for all levels: hardcore wakeboarders, casual..."

July 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Camila Llorente

Council: Take the Steam Train

Can the city and Uber and Lyft come to an understanding?

"...its home away from home, Travis County Commissioners Court, with a full agenda (143 Items), including three dozen zoning..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...at the Escarpment Village Santa Rita Cantina was crammed with hungry and enthusiastic Democrats, as well as a handful..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Cowboy Song

Thin Lizzy's 'Cowboy Song' comes alive in rodeo vet turned Red Dirt ranger Ryan Bingham

"...Bingham hauls in a small PA system he brought with him for the occasion, and each musician takes his..."

June 5, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...it its mission to stunt on regular water parks with a floating one, because why not. For $50, customers..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Red Eyed Fly A one-man Motor City blues band with a penchant for racket, Jawbone (Bob Zabor) was one..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature