Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...on hand to make repairs, takes into account changing transportation modes. For the evolution of patrons' tech needs, the..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Car2Go Closes Ranks

The blue-and-white cars are now available for a smaller range of Austin

"...to our cars, so when you try to use alternative transportation, people go, 'What's that?'" However, with changing demographics,..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Can Project Connect Connect?

Advisory group receives preferred corridor recommendation

"...2, the Project Connect team presented its “Locally Preferred Alternative” recommendation for urban rail to Mayor Lee Leffingwell’s Central..."

May 6, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Whither Rail Route?

Transportation officials move toward a finalized route

"...City transportation officials last week moved toward finalizing a recommended route..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Sept. 15-22

"...GROUND TRANSPORTATION MEETING Can taxis, pedicabs, and other alternative transportation modes..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 17-24

"...chief sustainability officer for the city of Austin, discusses transportation, energy use, and waste management, and answers questions collected..."

March 18, 2011 News Column

Happenings

September 27-October 4

"...the three people arriving in the weirdest forms of transportation. 11:30am. Wooldridge Square Park, Guadalupe between Ninth & 10th...."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Happenings

"...Tomorrow (Friday) the Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO, which is different from CAMPO and..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...more readable and organized. The site promotes cycling as alternative transportation, and offers news, opinion, and safety and advocacy..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Dessau Dispute

"...the agency has agreed to help Community Partnership develop alternative transportation programs for the site, such as vanpools and..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Page Two

Light rail: "It's the future, stupid."

"...unusable and there will be no other option for transportation. If there is an economic downturn or two over..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...the sustainability movement (such as green building, organic farming, alternative transportation, and compact city planning), as far as public..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Page Two

"...hyped and hollow title). Nofziger was in favor of alternative transportation, but instead of leading the fight for bike-friendly..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Manor, Lago Vista Remain in Cap Metro

Manor officials would have preferred Uber

"...press time, but previously told the Chronicle they favored alternative transportation solutions, such as the subsidized Uber rides provided..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...moves to add a franchise for “non-emergency” health care transportation … and buys more fluoride...."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Fun in the Sun: Outdoor Activities in Austin

Where to hike, bike, and wade into cool water

"...with a tiny parking lot. Arrive early or take alternative transportation to avoid parking issues. Once summer ends –..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Features Feature by Ashley Moreno

Recommended ACL Records to Get You Psyched for the Fest

The best CPR (concert psychin' rock) to get in the fest mindset

"...Getting to ACL can be a bear. Make sure..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

Page Two: Love Loves to Love Love

On celebrating the Best of Austin, and learning to live with the worst

"...and we still don't have an effective, geographically spread-out alternative transportation system. There are more people than ever and..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Headlines

"...address both the DWI problem and the lack of alternative transportation in Austin. See "Elegy for the Man Behind..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...for its New Urbanist development that promotes density and alternative transportation. But Portland's income gap has grown in tandem..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

I Was a Teenage Anarchist

Five highlights from MusicFestNW

"...– and was originally founded – as Portland, Ore.'s alternative to South by Southwest: a four-day marathon of shows..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Music Post by Austin Powell

Hercules on Two Wheels

Could bicycling be bigger than baseball again?

"...I know, bicycles are “alternative transportation.” They are the puerile, pedal-powered playthings of likely..."

Nov. 12, 2011 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Eco-Currents: Spring Roundup

Butterflies, hummingbirds, power plants, and more

"...energy and water conservation, water quality protection, waste reduction, alternative transportation, and employee health improvement. Signing up is the..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 24-31

"...CITIES ALT-CAR CONFERENCE & EXPO Learn the latest in alternative transportation technologies, infrastructure, and funding – and maybe even..."

March 25, 2011 News Column

Highway Bribery

Would you ditch your gas-guzzling ways for cash and prizes?

"...on various products and services to commuters who choose alternative transportation instead of, as Vitanza put it, "evil single-occupancy..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Headlines

Headlines from the campaign trail

"...the bond's de-emphasis of highway projects and inclusion of alternative transportation such as bikeways and trails...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Eco Currents

Saving the planet, one Earth Day activity at a time

"...issues in Central Texas (including articles on synthetic fuels, alternative transportation, and zero-energy suburbs) and provides info on local..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Disappointed Council Blocks Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths

"...I thought our city leaders were supposed to promote alternative transportation. I thought this was supposed to be a..."

April 26, 2008 Postmarks

The Long Shadow of Wal-Mart

Place 1 candidates differ on development, environment

"...about maintaining Austin's cultural uniqueness and improving mass and alternative transportation, and accordingly, he garnered the endorsement of the..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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