Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 7-14

"...URBAN RAIL OPEN HOUSE Share feedback on the city's urban..."

April 8, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 31-April 7

"...(for more, see austinchronicle.com/legeland). 1-8pm. Uncle Billy's, 6550 Comanche Trail, 266-0111. $20 ($15, in advance). www.texasbeerfreedom.org/2011/03/drink-beer-save-texas-party...."

April 1, 2011 News Column

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"..."One-third to two-thirds of C02 loading is caused by urban patterns, not buildings," Duany said. "Urbanism is at the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Future in the Balance

Local Prop. 1 proponents claim a fighting chance

"...Novem­ber transportation bond – local bond Proposition 1, for rail and road projects – garnered 52% support for the..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...obligations), but because also under discussion is a potential urban rail bond proposal – if they can sell it..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Not a Demonstration

"...Dear Editor, “And the entire commuter rail project – essentially a demonstration line for a real..."

April 29, 2010 Postmarks

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"..."cautiously optimistic" that it will occur and include an urban rail circulator...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...earnest to persuade citizens to support Capital Metro's latest rail plan, local leaders on the toll road front –..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Place 1: Significant Minor Victories

"...the Capital Area Coun­cil of Governments. That focus on urban issues carries over to initiatives including changes to zoning..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Transit in 3D

"...Lee Nichols for a superb article on the Austin urban rail proposal [“Why Rail?,” News, April 8], and kudos..."

April 12, 2011 Postmarks

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...A shining New Urbanist outpost: "a state-of-the-art, sustainable government campus that's among the..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...and the new library and to shape the streetcar rail alignment, evolution of Waller Creek, and Waterfront Overlay District...."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'

Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council

"...approves rezoning of the site to Downtown Mixed-Use, Central Urban Redevelopment overlay. DMU-CURe allows building heights of 120 feet..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Better Transit Proposals Needed

"...Suppose that you have $800 million to spend on urban rail. Since the federal government will not contribute more..."

April 21, 2014 Postmarks

Naked City

"...new phase of work this week on the streetcar/light rail project planned for Downtown and Central Austin. Mayor Lee..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Streetcar Dreams Deferred

Now what?

"...conceding a delay of the required vote on an urban rail transit project proposed for Central Aus­tin. So when..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Prop. 1: The CART Before the Train

"...Urban Rail Bond No: 108,396 (57.2%) Yes: 81,107 (42.8%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories on AustinChronicle.com

Notes on our virtual relationships

"...9) "Why Rail?: The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...will decide whether an ambitious transportation bond package – including urban rail – goes to voters this November. At its Feb...."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Project Connect Draws a Line

Group makes official recommendation to Mayor Leffingwell

"...River Street) sub-corridors as the top prospects for initial urban rail development. East Riverside was recommended because of its..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Developing Stories

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...unveiled the highlights of a detailed proposal for circulator rail transit. The Phase I analysis includes essential data on:..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...pedestrian infrastructure, and in the first phase of an Urban Rail system. Our transportation team at City Hall is..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...pedestrian infrastructure, and in the first phase of an Urban Rail system. Our transportation team at City Hall is..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...other two priorities: a bigger Convention Center hotel and rail transit, both stalled projects discussed for years. (Urban planning..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Both Roads and Transit

Central Austin roads are at capacity, and we need to find better ways to move

"...3) an Urban Rail Program, for which it's already partnering with outside..."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...Given everything the city is working on now with urban rail, housing, affordability, transportation, and water, what in your..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...AC: You had some thoughts on the urban rail plan – that you think it's a good..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

How Do You Get From Here ... to Here?

The Austin transit system plan has vision but little consensus

"...– presumably, the long awaited first link in an urban rail system, to be made ballot-ready for next November...."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Daily Hustle: 6/24/10

Liveblogging City Council

"...definitive but emphasis, as one would expect, on the urban core...."

June 24, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Fast Track

The Capital Area Metropolitan Organization approved Capital Metro's light rail plans; now it's up to voters.

"...make it through a rough patch of road, or rail, on Monday night, as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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