Point Austin: Double or Nothing

Cap Metro fumbles the ball ... again

"...Whether it's bungling referendums on light-rail, trying to outsource local labor, needing the mayor to..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Don't Write That, Write This

"...Capital Metro's failure to seek federal funding for the commuter rail starter line despite pre-election claims that they would..."

Feb. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Page Two

At their best, our 2004 endorsements take a stand, but invite readers to agree or disagree with their reasoning

"...One quick note on commuter rail: Ignore the numbers and projections for the next..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Column by Louis Black

In Other Election News ...

Levy goes off the rails, the GOP flunks geography, Bexar County races get physical, Nader gets help from a Friend of Rick, and Kerry wins the stoner vote

"...of Texas said, "This just shows how awash the system is in money. They're sending money every which way,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...1) Commuter rail is unlikely to serve many people within the..."

April 16, 2004 Column

The Daily Hustle: 10/14/10 (Updated)

Employee pensions, Downtown development dominate

"...was the discussion of whether to create a two-tier system for pension and retirement benefits for city employees, preserving..."

Oct. 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'All Systems Go!' ... Very, Very Slowly

Cap Metro proposes a rail plan that is much less than meets the eye

"...the bus. Don't try to beat the train at railroad crossings. And don't make any commitments that might cross..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In Training

"...not like Dallas or Houston. And because of light rail's defeat Nov. 7, we still aren't. Is that embarrassing..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature

City, Cap Metro Commit to “Historic” Transit Expansion Plan

Plan includes new rail lines and enhancements to the current MetroRail Red Line, MetroRapid, and MetroBus service

"...and Austin City Council unanimously adopted the Project Connect System Plan and Locally Preferred Alternatives, setting the stage for..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...it is other forms of transportation, such as sidewalks, trails, bike facilities. And that's the way I would like..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Meanwhile, the Capital Metro commuter rail campaign begins in earnest, under the aegis of..."

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

Naked City

"...occurred to close the formal legal action. The prison system will continue to be monitored for improvements, primarily in..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Riding to the End of the Line

Can Cap Metro weather the recession, balance its books ... and run the buses and trains on time?

"...to balance the needs of transit-dependent citizens and suburban commuters while teetering on the edge of financial disaster. Scrambling..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...After five years in limbo, a Central Texas regional commuter rail district is almost a reality. Commissioners in Travis..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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MUD Myths

"...MUD works with the LCRA to take over our system. In either event, the city taxpayers will eventually spend..."

April 18, 1997 Column

Max for Cap Met Chief?

"...his highest priority would be to begin construction of commuter rail. "We've been talking about it all these years,..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

Reconnect Austin: Part Two

It's a beautiful vision, but could it work?

"...sticker reads, "Visualize I-35 as a hike and bike trail." The Reconnect Austin proposal might offer Downtown the next..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Streetcar Plan as Misguided as Invasion of Iraq

"...city (Berlin) that has arguably the best public transportation system in the world. In addition to a central and..."

July 22, 2007 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Austin At Large: Backseat Driver

Karen Rae resigns from Cap Metro

"...giving up the day-to-day operations of Austin's public transportation system, Rae will earn more money -- nearly $200,000 --..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

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

"...our ability to establish an efficient, multimodal, regional transit system including roads, bikeways, buses, walkways, and commuter and light..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

McMetro Line Stops Here?

Cap Metro facilities may soon don corporate names, logos

"...Watson at a Feb. 3 meeting of the board's rail committee. Watson said she wants to start exploring the..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Watson Proposes 'Naming Rights' for Cap Metro

Names of rail line, stations could be up for corporate bid

"...Linda S. Watson at Thursday’s meeting of the board’s rail committee. Watson said she want to start exploring the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Do We Want a Choice in Transportation?

"...The benefits of choice often outweigh the slow inefficient systems of yesteryear, but suspicion over where profit fits into..."

Aug. 30, 2004 Postmarks

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...gotten better at eating around the bad spot. The system is still the same inefficient behemoth it was with..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...AUSTIN URBAN RAIL PRESENTATION Transportation Director Robert Spillar updates City Council this..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...be important. ... Figuring out the next step on rail Downtown is really, really important, especially if we look..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Developing Stories: We got a plan

"...5) Back to the Track!: Construction of the urban commuter rail line connecting Leander (and points between) with Downtown..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

More TODs to Come

"...transit nodes, including six of the eight stops of MetroRail, Capital Metro's incoming commuter-rail line, and the North I-35..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Our readers talk back.

"...7: with boisterous merriment. Sure it sucks that light rail didn't pass, but then again, I found its goals..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

The Sausage Link

How Elgin got the New Urbanist transit dream

"...harken back to the "old urbanism" that spawned the railroad town...."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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