Bicycle Projects

City projects in the works would benefit two-wheeler commuters

"...Bicycle/Pedestrian Barrier Removals..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Wheels Finally Turn on Bicycle Road Map

City releases updated Bicycle Master Plan

"...the city just released a 10-year update to its Bicycle Master Plan, full of international best practices and long-awaited..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Big Three Bike Projects – Still Spinning Their Wheels?

Austin still struggles with bicycle mobility

"...Will three bicycle mobility projects long on the Austin drawing board collectively..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Austin Bicycle Program has:

"...five miles of new wide outside lanes installed 906 bicycle parking spaces, with 2,800 more to come adopted and..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature

Trail Projects Coming Up Roses?

New hike-and-bike trail on the horizon

"...says Annick Beaudet, manager of the city of Austin's Bicycle Program. That's one good floral metaphor. Another is that..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...planned since 1995 was finally approaching construction. But both projects relied on "Quarter Cent Program" funding from Capital Metropolitan..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Breaking Away

Austin's Newest Bike Plan May Finally Pull Ahead

"...to commute throughout Austin despite the lack of safe bicycle routes. photograph by John Anderson This is not going..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

New Bike City

In time for SXSW, Austin rolls out miles of new bike lanes and features

"...and the spring weather is fair, zipping around by bicycle becomes an appealing transportation choice. What better time to..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...Bicycles don't belong on the road." How many Austinites would..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...On Monday, March 27, the Bicycle Advocacy Council (formerly the Bicycle Advisory Council) organized a..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Work in Progress

Council members' transportation projects

"...The following transportation and mobility projects are selected from lists in development by City Council..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Final Bike Boulevard Open House Wednesday

Opposition group forms

"...The final city-sponsored open house on the proposed Nueces Bicycle Boulevard will be held Wednesday, 6pm, at Pease Elementary...."

Feb. 23, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bike Boulevard: Dead or Great?

Cycling group spill beans (and bile) on project, city defends it

"...But the city's bicycle program coordinator, Annick Beaudet, strongly rejects D'Amico's characterization and..."

April 5, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...perception. Mr. Slusher wanted to make sure that the bicycle plan did not collect dust, and had the chance..."

April 24, 1998 Column

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...experimental, and immersive with today's wave of Midnighters, VR projects, and short bite stories...."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opportunities Approaching for Cyclists to Voice Their Opinions

"...kicking off the first major update to the city’s Bicycle Master Plan in 10 years and wants your input..."

March 14, 2008 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Mystery Train

Light Rail's narrow defeat at the polls has probably spared Capital Metro an assault by legislators in January. But the agency is trying to figure out how to keep rail on track while satisfying Republican legislators who want sales tax returned.

"...the rebate, as that money has to go to projects consistent with the transit authority's purpose; in other words,..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Green or Greenwash?

COTA agrees to "sustainability" at F1, but is it the real deal?

"...Farrera comes in. A 20-year veteran of large-scale environmental projects, he was hired by COTA in January as the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

The Gotham backlash continues.

"...According to the Austin American-Statesman, this rules out rail projects that cross the river. Hence we'll be offered "bus..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Council: New Matrix for Economic Incentives

Adds wage standards to construction & development agreements

"...and prevailing wages for construction workers on all incentive-based projects – that is, when companies have applied for economic..."

Oct. 28, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Hall's Bumpy Road

Can Austin planners and the City Council ever bring an end to the local transportation wars?

"...the final say over whether it and other transportation projects and plans will be initiated, developed, or killed. For..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Shall We Bike?

Local bike advocates pedal optimistically uphill

"...construction efforts, bicyclists' needs are not adequately considered, causing bicycles either to be excluded or hindered."..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...said Kris Elkinton, a full-time bike mechanic at Austin's Bicycle Sport Shop. He doesn't own a car. "Now that..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

In Austin, Safety Comes at a (Too) High Price

The city's inflated budgets may have left Austin ped / bike projects empty-handed.

"...Recently the Texas Dept. of Transportation announced the 27 projects that have won funding for Safe Routes to Schools..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

"...boards and commissions, citizens, and council members. Many worthwhile projects were left out as the advisory committee and council..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Mitchell is an urban developer specializing in historic restoration projects ["Postmarks: Not a 'Single-Issue' Candidate," April 26]. Actually, this..."

May 3, 2002 Column

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...Mayor Steve Adler – are the seven "smart corridor" projects highlighted here, which have (or will soon have) corridor..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Bikes on a Road to Nowhere?

"...lot more than just a paintbrush to install a bicycle lane. Like many other city projects, local bicycling initiatives..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...funding called "Enhancements" - dedicated to non-roadway, alternative transit projects - that was up for bids in a statewide..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Heavy Pedal

Will City's Bike Plan Ever Hit the Road?

"...Austin City Council has a plan. It's the Austin Bicycle Plan Part II, the fulfillment of over 20 years..."

May 15, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

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