After a Fashion

What do you get when you skewer a Spears? And why has it taken Austin so long to get a Gay Pride parade???

"...whenever everyone's outfits are ready), and begins at the TxDOT parking lot on East Riverside, going over the Congress..."

May 31, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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"...tax dollars that the city, Travis County, CAMPO, and TxDOT (the Highway Department) are planning on spending to pave..."

May 10, 2002 Column

Naked City

It's Toby Time!

"...Receipt of $50,200 from the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) for the "Click It or Ticket-- project, which is..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...limit. Ironically, the Texas Campaign for the Environment blasted TxDOT for refusing to clean up its own huge fleet..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...Our traffic problems were created by the shortsightedness of TxDOT and its developer clients. They will continue to get..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Column

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"...that accidents are bound to happen. Even with the TXDOT's line of site approval, it is still an unsafe..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

Naked City

More on Bradley

"...done in order to get the ball rolling," said TxDOT spokeswoman Gaby Garcia. "We're not saying, 'go forth and..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

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

"...from Senator [Phil] Gramm and Congressman [Lloyd] Doggett that TxDOT had not even sent in a request for funding,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Hyde Park lawsuit sutra, Glen Maxey's retirement dilemma, parking lot battle in Judges' Hill neighborhood, Sixth Street recycling, and the anti-growth blues

"...East side, West side, all around the town, will TxDOT come and tear your house down? Along the route..."

April 13, 2001 News Feature

Big City Blues

Although it has three of the 10 largest cities in the United States, Texas is still largely a state of home-rule cities. A brief look at the prospects for a real urban policy in Texas.

"...MPOs [metropolitan planning organizations], and the various parts of TxDOT. How do you bring those people together for coherent..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...city every day and that is exactly what the TXDOT study found. Very few patrons will actually commute between..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

Naked City

In a surprisingly uncontentious meeting, the CAMPO board discusses several less prominent, but still important, road and rail-related items.

"...envisioned all these years ago. This got tabled until TxDOT gets its act together and the neighborhoods look for..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Raves for Marc Savlov's recent article on Ecstasy.

"...$66 million more than an eastern alignment ($847.8 million). TxDOT is promoting the more expensive western alignment over the..."

June 23, 2000 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.

"...moments up on the dais: "My brother worked for TxDOT for 38 years, and he was a highway engineer..."

April 21, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Northwest Austin neighbors of Hyde Baptist Church's Quarries property map out a plan for fighting massive development in their neighborhood.

"...Henley says neighbors will request a public hearing with TxDOT before the new roadway is approved...."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...costs with nine other coalition members -- all but TxDOT are included in the radio package -- taxpayers would..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Than a Radio

"...Texas Dept. of Transportation**(TxDOT's interest in the project centers on mobile data and..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature

Map 2: Future Plans

"...Meanwhile, TxDOT plans HOV lanes, with Cap Met's financial assistance, on..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature

Corner to Corner

There's more development slated for the already-crowded RM 2222 and Loop 360 interchange.

"...CONA has found more support for its cause from TxDOT than neighbors usually do. The state has already made..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Northwest Austin's Champion tract undergoes zoning.

"...CONA notes that, according to Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) estimates, RM 2222 is already carrying its maximum capacity..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Puzzled by Oppel

"...an ocean of cars. Our state's department of transportation, TxDOT, wants to turn Barton Springs Road into a freeway...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

The Good Earth

TEA for Texas

"...July 22) on which transportation projects to submit to TxDOT for consideration (the list has already been signed off..."

July 23, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Still Pissed

"...the same light as our other misery indexes. Instead, TXDoT triumphantly announces how VMT went up X-percent while highway..."

July 9, 1999 Column

I-35: Rebuilding the Lower Deck

"...during the process, scheduled to begin in August 2000. TxDOT will close parts of the roadway between Airport and..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature

Preaching to the Converted

"Troubling Era"

"...Transportation wouldn't know alternative transit if the latter whacked TxDOT in its eight-lane butt. By the way, the agriculture..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Scaggs Photo in Bad Taste

"...Highways Store is at 150 E. Riverside, in the TXDOT building, (right behind Diamond Shamrock). Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8-5,..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...route is drawing increasing criticism from locals. Gramm and TxDOT favor a route close to East Austin, while Austin..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...manager to work with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, and other entities..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Page Two

"...the entire structure of transportation planning. They think that TxDOT isn't building roads fast enough, and they're tired of..."

May 22, 1998 Column by Louis Black

Proposed Toll Roads

"...C. SH130 (MoKan) TxDOT and the Texas Turnpike Authority favor an alignment west..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature

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