Hitting the Bottleneck

The Texas Department of Transportation tries to fix bottleneck project.

"...rail, create high-occupancy vehicle lanes, build more roads -- transportation officials have come forward with a quick-fix solution to..."

Jan. 28, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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We Get What We Want

"...perfect system, but I shudder to think of the alternative. And we can never dismiss the important fact that..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

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Illbient for Spooky

"...Many people would like to walk or bike for transportation, but simply don't dare. You could have an even..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

The Road to Ruin

US290: We Built It, and Dammit, They're Coming

"...The Austin Transportation Study (ATS) created the task force after environmentalists protested..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond

Is the plan just daring enough to work?

"...The moment provided an amusing snapshot of plenty of transportation discussions in Austin. When it comes to considering what..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature 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

"...stupid: how smart city-shaping, supported by the right federal transportation policy and funding, offers a powerful tool for communities..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Y' Can't We Be Friends?

The Fix290 Coalition provides a test case for highway and community compatibility

"...stop toll roads – whether it's to accuse all transportation boards of being comprised of nothing but "crooks" and..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Sen. Carona Sees End of the Road ... Money

Are taxes the only solution to Texas' transportation problems? One Republican thinks so.

"...of the Austin Chamber of Commerce's first-ever State of Transportation event. He made a dire prediction about Texas' transportation..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Which Way Do We Go?

Rae Takes the Wheel

"...clear that she views Cap Met's role in Austin's transportation future differently than did her predecessors, especially where light..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...with him. - R.A. AREA CITIZENS COMPETE FOR DWINDLING TRANSPORTATION FUNDS: It was standing room only at the Austin..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...bus routes, schedules, and alerts. You can use public transportation to get to the festival gates, or ride to..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

How To Get To and From ACL Music Festival

Shuttles, bikes, rideshares, scooters, and sometimes just your feet

"...bus routes, schedules, and alerts. You can use public transportation to take yourself all the way to the festival..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Post by Leena Alali

Cap Metro Hangs Hopes on “Connections 2025”

High frequency bus lines attempt to increase commuter freedom

"...describes the basis for a sound system of public transportation. "High frequency means transit is coming soon, which means..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Daily Hustle: 3/30/10

Bats, Bueller, and B&C Bingo

"...was done for comp plan task force). The council-appointed transportation bond committee needs to be appointed quickly and with..."

March 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

"...fails too many of our children – a state transportation network that falls far short of our needs –..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...fails too many of our children – a state transportation network that falls far short of our needs –..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

City Gets Street-Smart About Bikes

Local task force formed at behest of Mayor's Fitness Council and Urban Transportation Commission gets rolling

"...31 members include citizen bicyclists, medical and health professionals, transportation planners, motorists, and members of recreational cycling organizations –..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...of the climate-changing carbon-dioxide emissions created by its yearlong transportation needs and electricity use through the purchase of renewable-energy..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Bike It – You Might Like It

"...and smoking a cigarette simultaneously. Finally, cycling as an alternative mode of transportation isn't necessarily about making every single..."

July 12, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• In other transportation news, Central Texas cannot circumvent toll roads by using..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...cuts in proposed spending for facilities, open space, drainage, transportation, and affordable housing. The committee will decide in January..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The City Council's Land Use and Transportation Subcommittee approved a final draft Monday of the proposed..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...and the conservation district sue the Texas Department of Transportation to halt construction of the southern extension of MoPac..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...paper that has covered Enriques Peñalosa's remarkable successes in transportation reform is, as far as I know, Bicycle Retailer..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...allocated for car travel while allocating a pittance for alternative mobility. However, Mr. Oko makes one fatal assumption that..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

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Gore vs. Bush vs. Nader vs. Ventura vs. Hernandez vs. Simone, approximately.

"...the polls. This is not a vote against public transportation; it's a vote against one light rail proposal. Austin..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column

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More Light Rail hubbub and a few Naderite cries in the wilderness.

"...shouldn't "rush into" a light rail system without considering alternatives, such as unwieldy monorail. But as the Chronicle has..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Column

Take Five

In the Place 5 Race, Activism Is the Operative Word

"...city boards and commissions -- including Urban Forestry, Urban Transportation, and the Annexation Transition Committee. She has also been..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

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Bikes, Beets, and Bastrop.

"...driving here. In face of the odds against other transportation means, driving is the "reasonable" alternative. Driving is so..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...on a rail line owned by the Capital Metro Transportation Authority, contends that the reason the company is failing..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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