Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Pipeline Safety released a preliminary environmental assessment..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

The Ray Wants to Bring Electric Car Charging Stations and Roads to Central Texas

Helping Austin travelers reach the future faster

"...it lost control to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, developer of many of the region's toll roads. The..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Then There's This: Highway 45 Revisited

Except for the mayor, Council reaffirms opposition to 'aquifer toll road'

"...to those partners as well as the Regional Mobility Authority (or the toll road authority) to better establish Austin's..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...End the Transportation Wars..."

May 30, 2003 Column

Crossing That Bridge

Council approves a separate bike and pedestrian bridge over Town Lake near the existing Lamar Street Bridge, and hears neighborhood concerns about moving central booking to the new criminal justice center downtown.

"...a separate bridge would be a more versatile long-term transportation option for recreational users and commuters alike...."

April 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...particular, she said, those workers need adequate child care, transportation, and training. She praised the Austin Area Urban League..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) continues to proclaim that it is fulfilling its..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Boom and Gloom

Austin's Budget Struggles to Keep Up

"...property tax rate will go up two cents, the transportation fee on your utility bill will jump by a..."

Aug. 22, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable. Traffic congestion has steadily..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...it. In fact, according to a recent study by transportation analysis firm INRIX, Austin drivers in 2017 spent less..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

May 12 Municipal Election: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...On transportation, Leffingwell's led the move into multimodal planning and funding,..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...threats to public health. "Excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) performance is critical to our company's success," reads..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...– the limit originally set by the Edwards Aquifer Authority's legislative mandate in 1993 – to 572,000 acre-feet, in..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...said, fraternity leaders demonstrated a "complete disregard" for the safety of members. LPE president Benny Chan was indicted on..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...million a year, thanks mostly to the generous public safety pay packages approved during the boom. Since the easiest..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Gridlock at TxDOT and 51st Street

Traffic jam on 51st Street defies highway solution.

"...Neighborhood Association, describes dealing with the Texas Dept. of Transportation as eerily reminiscent of the predicament of the Earthlings..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Wheels Coming Off the Train?

MetroRail launch indefinitely suspended

"...Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) of additional alleged violations against rail contractor Veolia..."

March 21, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...misdemeanors and state jail felonies (with exceptions for public safety); jail release for all inmates (except for public safety);..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of ground-level ozone, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, which says exposure to this bad ozone, created largely..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...... the City Council signed away all of their authority over this [police oversight] forevermore." She points out that..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Edwards Aquifer: No Limits Yet

"...the agreement, and the recommendations of the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA), a new body formed by the State Legislature..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature

Cab Drivers Look Toward the Future

"...he worked to provide support to Our City, Our Safety, Our Choice, sending a donation on behalf of the..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...inspectors had only recently approved. The Lower Colorado River Authority has fined developer Rusty Parker $5,000 for pollution violations..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Budget, Contracts, and APD

Activists press City Council on police accountability

"...unremarkable update on the status of the three public safety “meet-and-confer” contracts with the public safety unions: the Austin/Travis..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Lege for Sale?

Uber and Lyft splurge on lobby to deregulate themselves

"...would prevent Austin and other Texas cities from regulating transportation network companies, move all such regulatory authority to the..."

March 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Let the Battle Begin

We didn't ask for this fight, but Uber and Lyft have bought it

"...declined to enact the "citizens' petition" on behalf of transportation network company (TNC) regulations drafted and promoted by Uber..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...start of next year. If approved, the city transit authority will raise its base fares from 50 cents to..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...whose best work always challenges his readers to question authority, Ventura comes off as a dupe when the authority..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

From Austin to Travis County -- With $$$$$$

Travis County's upcoming bond election asks mostly urban voters to fund suburban sprawl.

"...of Austin, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Capital Area Transportation Coalition, Austin 2010). They say the bonds will improve..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...is not only the debut project of the Housing Authority of the city of Austin, it's the very first..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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