Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Cultural Trust

New initiative to get a hold on arts and music venues

"...And, a reminder that the TxDOT meeting to reveal the newest version of the Capital..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Opinion: Bring Back East Avenue – Downtown Is No Place for a 20-lane Death Machine

The case for running freeways around cities, rather than through them

"...TxDOT wants you to believe these problems can be fixed..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Chris Riley

How Do You Solve a Problem Like I-35?

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"...preferred option – for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), at least – is to widen the highway in..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

How I-35 Plans Affect the Chronicle Property at 40th Street

Life in the fast lane?

"...(see capexcentral.mobility35openhouse.com), and the gist of it is that TxDOT will announce their decision in the summer of 2023,..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...burdens upon safety, health, and equity for decades. "As TxDOT considers what to do with I-35," the report reads,..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: I-35 Cap(ital Express) and Stitch

Pondering the future of a road with so much baggage

"...required step in the Nation­al Environmental Policy Act process. TxDOT offers three alternatives but they're all similar in most..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-September Travel Updates

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...parking lots, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). In response to this unsightly and disgusting new phenomenon,..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Consensus? Conschmensus.

Majority rules ... absolutely

"...may dwarf even the LDC in scope and impact, TxDOT is again advancing plans to rebuild Interstate 35 through..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: The Beat(ing) Goes On

Never a dull moment on the Land Development Code front

"...Governor's recent announcement of state action next week." (See "TxDOT to Begin Clearing Encampments Under Highways") Rev. Dr. John..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Winter Weather Emergency Update

Who's open, who's closed for the cold snap in Austin

"...• TxDOT has been preparing roads for potential ice since Sunday:..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc: Strew Your Seed

Usable knowledge in the agricultural sciences

"...with wild and wanton abandon, and if anyone at TxDOT wants to look at your seeds, they can look..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Past Imperfect, Future Tense

Rag reunion, SH 45: Activists' work is never done

"...full environmental study should be conducted before CTRMA and TxDOT begin construction on various segments of the Southwest outer..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...alternative financing from partner entities (such as Travis County, TxDOT, Capital Metro), or from tax money, including perhaps tax..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

How Do You Get to 100%?

Council seeks consensus on a transportation bond

"...highways – leaving that responsibility to the state and TxDOT – and move many more dollars into the local..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Finding the Sweet Spot

Mayor, Council seek consensus on a transportation bond

"...the regional highways – considering those a state and TxDOT responsibility – and move many more dollars into the..."

June 21, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: One Ring to Rule Them All

There's much to dislike about the greater MoPac tollway plan

"...group Keep MoPac Local has revealed that in January, TxDOT and CTRMA issued a bond prospectus for refunding the..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Paralysis by Committee

STRs: One minus two proving to be a difficult concept

"...And, here's something festive: TxDOT kicked off its statewide "Drink, Drive, Go to Jail"..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...HB 1119 by Hernandez: Authorizing a TxDOT study on placing and replacing mile markers..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Transportation: Diverging Roads

Fallout from the 84th Texas legislative session

"...budget rider that would've banned state agencies (such as TxDOT) from working with Texas Central Railway. The language was..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Bill of the Week

Will third time be a charm for statewide texting ban?

"...including an amendment by Rep. John Smithee, R-Amarillo, requiring TXDoT signs where every state and U.S. highway enters Texas,..."

April 10, 2015 News Column by Richard Whittaker

When's a Crash Not a Crash?

When it's a bike

"...crash report for bike incidents like Fran­kovis' – though TxDOT writes that a police agency can choose "to investigate..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What's a Little Rainbow Crosswalk Between Friends?

Plan to celebrate the gayborhood heads to Council

"...of Austin is required to follow standards set by TxDOT, as outlined in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by David Estlund

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...the River Authority from his executive director spot at TxDOT. Before TxDOT, he was a lobbyist and senior VP..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council: Dem Ol' Railroad Blues

City takes on Project Connect but punts on Auditorium Shores

"...has been hearing loudly from Allan­dale residents upset over TxDOT's planned MoPAC soundwall near Bullard Drive that will turn..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines

The Lege takes a break as controversy remains about transportation funding and the Public Integrity Unit

"...its own plan after adding extra oversight to the TxDOT funds: Many lawmakers question the agency's advocacy of for-profit..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Traffic Travails

"...be more traffic every year we wait. Interesting that TxDOT complains about a lack of money but it found..."

May 14, 2012 Postmarks

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...a lot to say about it, and so does TxDOT [Texas Department of Transportation]. And ultimately CAMPO, because anything..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Prevailing Wage Doesn't Always Prevail

Carpenters union says workers are getting stiffed on state project

"...systems, asbestos removal, and overdue wall and window renovations. TxDOT* hired San Antonio-based Bartlett Cocke as its general contractor;..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Buckle Up

The 20-year argument over SH 45 resumes apace

"...Transportation and into Travis County's road portfolio. Of course, TxDOT would have to agree to the deal and transfer..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...weeks after a state-commissioned report criticized the agency's leadership. TxDOT Executive Director Amadeo Saenz will leave TxDOT in late..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

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