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

A Bumper-to-Bumper Crop of MoPac Proposals

Not everyone's happy with this cornucopia

"...read. "MoPac is being used to carry traffic that TxDOT could shift to IH-35. TxDOT is asking neighborhoods along..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Why Vote?

The real choices at the top and bottom of the ballot

"...we should instead hand city bond money over to TxDOT and hope for the best. That's no doubt because..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...member Scott Poli­kov of Austin spoke about co-chairing a TxDOT committee charged with adding urban design criteria to the..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Special Summer?

Gov. Perry and Speaker Straus play down the need for a speedy special session (note the speedy bit)

"...was the Senate that failed to pass HCR 291. TXDoT would still be funded, he stressed, and "once the..."

June 3, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Wheels Coming Off the Train?

MetroRail launch indefinitely suspended

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

March 21, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sinclair Black: Transforming Visions

Sinclair Black – Austin's original New Urbanist

"...Austin Alliance committee in reaction to a scary 1995 TxDOT scheme to rebuild I-35 as a three-level superhighway with..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...the toll road projects has since been threatened by TxDOT reneging on the $500 million to $700 million it..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 State stories

Molly, Please Come Back, We Need You!

"...hard to tell who's pulling whose drive chain, but TxDOT looks to be settling scores by messing with certain..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Amy Smith

Citizens Screwed by CAMPO

"...have willingly spread their butt cheeks and said, “Here, TxDOT, do it deeper, please.” I am completely flummoxed by..."

Nov. 10, 2007 Postmarks

Stalled at the 'Y'? Sounds Familiar

Proposals to move traffic go nowhere

"...When the region's toll plan was unveiled months ago, TxDOT proposed a high-use tollway bisecting Oak Hill. Fix290, a..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Not County Roads but State Roads

"...[“Naked City,” News, May 4]. These are state roads TxDOT is trying to expand with local property taxes now..."

May 4, 2007 Postmarks

MoPac Expansion Update

Sound walls trumped new lanes at open house meetings to take initial look at proposed plans to expand MoPac from Parmer Lane down to Town Lake

"...walls, and more sound walls. That was fine, because TxDOT's final strategy on this initial phase of the MoPac..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Best Alternative: Regional Rail

"...valiant and justified efforts to influence the character of TxDOT's plans to expand capacity of 290/71 West. It is..."

April 18, 2007 Postmarks

On the Lege: Itty Bitty Steps

Minority Dems savor a few budget victories, and other news from the Capitol

"...SB 1795, which doubles the cap on bonds that TxDOT can issue to fund highway projects, up to $6..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Transportation Funding Friction

Toll-road frustration leads to blow up in House Transportation Committee meeting

"...to the difference between the projections of need by TxDOT and the Texas Transportation Institute – TxDOT says the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Sound Walls Coming to MoPac

Details to be discussed at final noise-education forum this week

"...one of those residents who intend to make sure TxDOT keeps its promise that the project will stay within..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• TxDOT accepted Cintra-Zachry's master development plan for Trans-Texas Corridor 35..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• Also Thursday night, TxDOT hosts the second of two town hall meetings about..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...News, June 9]. Apparently it is also difficult for TxDOT staff to stay abreast of current efforts because Ms...."

June 16, 2006 Column

Wants Unbiased, Accurate Reporting

"...News, June 9]. Apparently it is also difficult for TxDOT staff to stay abreast of current efforts because Ms...."

June 13, 2006 Postmarks

In the Works

Pending Bike Projects

"...path running from Jollyville to the Arboretum, currently pending TxDOT coordination...."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

No-Brainer on Tolls, Just Think Like I Do

"...many elected officials and Texans have bought into what TxDOT told them – that roads can be built quicker..."

March 1, 2006 Postmarks

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