Austin at Large: Too Late to Turn Back Now?

The long, slow slog to a new I-35 could still change direction

"...within the Austin city limits. The Texas Department of Transportation is currently conducting the "public scoping" phase of the..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: City Finds $15 Million to Help Struggling Businesses

Three programs designed to assist economic sectors forced to close early in the pandemic

"...The Austin Transportation Department found $3.7 million of $6.6 million in revenues..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...budget, but "to move away from policing and into alternatives that reduce harm," CM Greg Casar told us. Even..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Are the "Next Normals" for Scooters in Austin

The pandemic takes on personal mobility

"...JonMichael, who oversees emerging mobility programs at the Austin Transportation Department, describes as "iterative approaches to things as we..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...now be attended by people who had trouble finding transportation to facilities that host them. The additional layer of..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Starts the Clock on School Closures

Board set to decide in June on campus consolidations

"...diversity of that particular region, the programming there, [and] transportation opportunities,” he said. “It's not just a simplistic look..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Old News on CodeNEXT

Scattershots, while waiting for Draft Three

"...to jobs and services, then more people will use alternative modes of transportation. Similarly, CMs largely agreed that the..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...Plaza Saltillo will have direct access to transit: "When transportation costs are the second-highest expense in most households, transit-oriented..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Essential Tips for an Austin Summer

Survival tips and tricks for summer.

"...a spot, or consider carpooling. Austin also offers several alternative modes of travel, such as Cap Metro, bike rentals,..."

May 1, 2017 Events Post by Sandra Gisi

Public Notice: November at Last

Yesterday was the Day of the Dead, and next week, our long, long national nightmare will come to a close (unless another one is about to begin, but I just can't contemplate that)

"...the targeted roads. Is there too much funding for alternative modes of transportation? Or not enough? Does it get..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...a house; people's total cost of living includes food, transportation, day care, and utilities. EACo, he says, can help..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Headlines

"...zoning agenda as well as plenty of hot-button issues: transportation bonds, a fair housing omnibus, the charter-school building code..."

June 17, 2016 News Feature

Logan Green Tabbed for SXSW

Lyft CEO becomes Interactive's fifth and final keynote speaker

"...Green, whose transportation network company (along with industry rival Uber) has disrupted..."

Jan. 27, 2015 SXSW Post by Chase Hoffberger

Dissenting Voices

"...Central Cor­ri­dor Advisory Group, to which Skaggs wrote, "The transportation evaluation process has been spearheaded, for several years, by..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Project Connect: Central Corridor Options

Last public workshop considers the future of high-capacity transit

"...last public workshop before they present the "Locally Preferred Alternative" to the Central Corridor Advis­ory Group on May 2...."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Neighbors to TxDOT: Don't Close Woodland Underpass

Residents urge alternate plan

"...A Texas Department of Transportation proposal to alleviate congestion along a South Austin stretch..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...progressive goals for the whole region on matters like transportation and the environment, and she's done good spadework on..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

Mayor's search for rail funding earns cheap shot from 'Statesman'

"...bikeways, buses, walkways, and commuter and light rail. The alternative is increasing automobile gridlock, suburban sprawl, and a declining..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"...pointed to the negotiations between himself, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Republican Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: 'Free' Is Much Too Expensive

Donald Shoup on the high cost of free parking

"...Parking. The self-deprecatory professor (he offered "Shoup-Dogg" as an alternative) described his work as simply recognizing a couple of..."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Questions About Huber

"...After the election she not only didn’t support any alternative for building that SH 45 connection, she was the..."

Feb. 13, 2012 Postmarks

Council Candidates Get Neighborly Grilling

Candidates field questions from Austin Neighborhoods Council

"...against which we have to balance the neighborhood plan." Transportation needs and the project's proximity to a corridor where..."

April 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 9/20/10

Unpacking items from council

"...permit for municipal buildings that includes elements approved via Alternative Equivalent Compliance under Section 1.5 of City Code Chapter..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...transformation, Riley proposes to use a tool – an alternative approach to zoning – known as "form-based code." Some­times..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...departmental silos. She's working with the directors of the Transportation Division and Public Works Department on a walk-bike-trail connectivity..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Big Legebowski

The session will be remembered largely as an opportunity lost to partisan displays

"...Alas, there's no shortage of alternative right-wing crazies for Perry to appoint instead; it will..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...Roger Duncan), these youthful "climateers," dedicated to renewable and alternative energy, represent the fresh face of AE's future...."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Hightower Report

Public Works Work; and Big Oil's Charm Offensive

"...centers, energy-saving technologies for every home and building, public transportation for all of our cities, state-of-the-art Internet systems everywhere,..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Page Two: Music of the Spheres

We cannot work together unless we can talk to each other

"...don't agree on what. There is the country's aging transportation infrastructure, the failed Mississippi River levees, alternative energy, among..."

June 20, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Developing Stories: Million-Dollar Vision

Will council fund a fresh comprehensive planning process?

"...the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan and a study of "alternative approaches" for future planning. To really get our minds..."

May 23, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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