Perry's Imperial Corridor

TxDOT details plans for the Trans Texas Corridor

"...Commission adopted a 95-page prospectus for Perry's Trans Texas Corridor, a 4,000-mile web of new roads and rail lines..."

July 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Are Texas Officials Discussing in Private?

"...proposed laws and policies. Do you know what the Trans-Texas Corridor is? There might be a reason why you..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Postmarks

Texas Family Values

Why don't we protect Texas children? Because we'd rather not spend the money.

"...much as Toyota, Cabela's, or the imperial, multibillion dollar Trans-Texas Corridor?..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Considering Gov. Perry as Texas' CEO

"...– to foreign interest. He has pushed for the Trans-Texas Corridor, which will benefit Wal-Mart and China far more..."

May 23, 2008 Postmarks

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Surprises are in store along the I-35 corridor. As you may have heard, The Austin Chronicle staff..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...need for tougher eminent domain legislation" (wonder whether the anti-Trans-Texas Corridor groups will buy his conversion.) Secondly, abolition of..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Get in Line

In the new Texas arithmetic, nothing for nothing leaves nothing

"...his and TxDOT's imagination, there is a Trans Texas Corridor knifing through every unspoiled square inch of Lone Star..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Maldonado on Krusee Retirement

Democrat responds to state rep's announcement

"...plans. Krusee, the lead proponent for the Trans Texas Corridor, has ignored the voters’ demand for information before. He..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: Highway Ho-Ho-Ho!

As concrete Christmas arrives, who's got the last laugh now?

"...Sinatra serenading the miracle that is the Trans Texas Corridor? Or maybe Ted Nugent. Or maybe Ric Williamson, who..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...Texas Transportation Commission to approve early plans for the Trans-Texas Corridor. Stretching from Mexico to Oklahoma, the corridor would..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Perry's Big $$$ Ideas

The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?

"...Perry also chatted up his Trans Texas Corridor project then taking shape, "with the private sector willing..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...and they're bringing and driving vehicles, many on this corridor. We at the agency and the [Texas Transportation] Commission..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle: Blame It on the Kids

Gov. Perry has no trouble funding his enormous transportation plan, but can't find insurance money for poor kids.

"...Monday a $175 billion transportation plan: the "Trans Texas Corridor," complete with futuristic graphics showing 4,000 miles of high..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Lege Wrap-Up

Miscellany

"...steps of the Capitol. She called Gov. Rick Perry's Trans-Texas Corridor plan "the largest land grab in Texas history"..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The sluggish transportation beat picks up speed and energy after the election.

"...bills to enable TxDOT to pursue the Trans Texas Corridor plan -- thousands of miles of new road-plus-rail routes,..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Transportation and Land Use: Immobilized

Pouring concrete at the Lege is not as easy as it looks.

"...Likewise, plans for SH 130 to include a rail corridor have been stymied because the Texas Dept. of Transportation..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

District 52 Republicans Vie to Replace Krusee

Southern Williamson House seat up for grabs

"...advocates using that highway as the backbone of the Trans-Texas Corridor and concentrating on upgrading local roads, especially in..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...are anything but black and white. The Trans Texas Corridor is not black to the exclusion of white. The..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column

Point Austin: Adios, Mofo

The governor's legacy of negligence and contempt

"...Grand Imperial Plan of his lengthy tenure – the Trans-Texas Corridor – was shot down by a combination anti-eminent..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...She opposes the enormous Perry boondoggle that is the Trans-Texas Corridor. She supports a sensible immigration policy. And she's..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...She opposes the enormous Perry boondoggle that is the Trans-Texas Corridor. She supports a sensible immigration policy. And she's..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...She opposes the enormous Perry boondoggle that is the Trans-Texas Corridor. She supports a sensible immigration policy. And she's..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• TxDOT accepted Cintra-Zachry's master development plan for Trans-Texas Corridor 35 last week, both opening the door on..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Against Toll Roads

"...Dear Editor, Most Texans don't want toll roads. The Trans-Texas Toll Corridor is being pushed onto Texas families on..."

Oct. 18, 2005 Postmarks

Time to Stop Dreaming and Face Facts

"...are anything but black and white. The Trans Texas Corridor is not black to the exclusion of white. The..."

Dec. 28, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...massive land takings required to build the Trans Texas Corridor project. See "Austin@Large."..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...week. HB 3588 enables Gov. Rick Perry's Trans Texas Corridor boondoggle, expands the powers of regional mobility authorities (of..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Concrete Costs

TxDOT's plans for the next 25 years include mucho pavement, and more money.

"...that would allow TxDOT to explore Gov. Rick Perry's Trans-Texas Corridor proposal, a grandiose proposal that would munch even..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

TxDOT Clocked for Toll Trafficking

Texas Department of Transportation gets tough reception at Sunset Advisory Commission

"...Outrage over the Trans-Texas Corridor and new tolling capacity on Texas' roadway system..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Perry Flips on Private Property Rights

Guv vetoes bill offering protections from eminent domain

"...– theoretically as a last resort. But Perry's controversial Trans-Texas Corridor Project, overseen by a Spanish company, and a..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

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