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July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Riding the Rail
The challenge for Capital Metro: convincing voters that the new light rail isn't the old light rail that they rejected last year
"...and persistent opponents of Capital Metro's plans for a light-rail system -- such as the businesses along South Congress..."
Dec. 21, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again
The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor
"...On Nov. 7, Austin voters killed light rail. On Nov. 28, the Travis County Commissioners Court..."
Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce
Rail-ly Expensive
"...Projected Cost for First Three Light Rail Lines:..."
April 4, 1997 News Feature
Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?
Project Connect looks to help make connections
"...plan, the $8 billion expansion of I-35, was recently greenlighted by the Texas Department of Transportation. Plenty of other..."
Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver
Supports Commuter Rail Plan
"...Dear Editor, I support the commuter rail plan even though I voted against light rail in..."
Oct. 26, 2004 Postmarks
New Rail Options for Capital Metro
"...need to sell bonds in order to finance a light rail starter line, at a time when voters appear..."
Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature
David to Goliath-Light: Drop Dead!
The newly formed Save South Congress Association aims to put the brakes on light rail's return.
"...to mark the first anniversary of "the victory over light rail" and "a celebration of democracy and a government..."
Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael King
Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit
The train is here
"...years after the narrow defeat of Capital Metro's first light rail plan by fewer than 2,000 votes in the..."
March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads
Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote
"...million for road improvements and $600 million for urban rail. The $600 million would cover a little less than..."
Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann
New Rail Plan Rolled Out
The latest line on streetcars
"...of designing a new streetcar system – also called ultralight rail transit – to serve Downtown and Central Austin...."
April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
November Calling: PACs Form on Rail Vote
Groups organizing for and against potential bond proposition
"...“all transportation options,” its logo and vision statement are rail-centric: “Transportation is inextricably tied to many other concerns in..."
April 8, 2014 News Post by Mac McCann
Approach Commuter Rail Cautiously
"...Editor, Many wishful thinkers are hoping that Capital Metro's commuter-rail plan can generate its own ridership with transit-oriented development,..."
Aug. 5, 2004 Postmarks
You've Got Rail!
Commuter rail springs to life
"...burning through its savings, the launch of the new MetroRail commuter line was a year behind schedule, and finally,..."
March 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Tired Of Nichols' Diatribes Against Rail
"...Editor, I am tired of Lee Nichols' diatribes against rail. His articles on the Red Line have been one-sided..."
April 12, 2011 Postmarks
"Three Incontrovertible Facts" About Urban Rail Line
"...June 26th, the City Council passed Austin’s first urban rail line route. Public testimony was limited, but I would..."
July 21, 2014 Postmarks
Developing Stories: Wynn Calls for 2008 Rail Vote
Will Austin get a streetcar at last?
"...major November 2008 voter referendum for a new local rail transit system – a call-to-action to be issued Thursday..."
Oct. 26, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Leffingwell Announces ‘Rail – or Fail’
In final ‘State of the City’ address, mayor strongly pushes urban rail
"...With a trace of lighthearted nostalgia, Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his final State of..."
Feb. 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King
If Austin Had Rail ...
"...Here's how the city envisions an Austin light rail system – which voters will decide on in..."
April 8, 2011 News Feature
Supports Current Rail Plan
"...50 years from now is our decision regarding commuter rail. With Capital Metro's decision last night to put commuter..."
Aug. 31, 2004 Postmarks
Project Connect Nears Rail Route Decision
Recommendation first step toward next year's bond election
"...recommendation for which Austin sub-corridor to prioritize to receive light rail. In due course, the recommendation will proceed for..."
Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann
Seeing the (Green) Light
Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race
"...incorporating neighborhood plans into the city's development process, building light rail, purchasing water quality buffers, and creating mixed-use developments..."
April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Rail Transit: Also Expensive!
The Austin Transit Partnership announces Project Connect pricier than predicted
Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Light and Power
The Future of Seaholm
"...- location, location, location. Between the hike and bike trail which traces directly along Shoal Creek east of the..."
May 8, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy
Take the A-Train
Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.
"...By the time Ross Garber discovered light rail, I was burning out on it. It may..."
Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Wrong Side of the Tracks?
Light Rail May Be a Heavy Burden for East Austin
"...While light rail is being touted in some circles as the..."
April 4, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer
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.
"...If Capital Metro is not going to build light rail, what is it going to do?..."
Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Off the Beaten Track
Can Light Rail Build Livable Communities?
"...St. Louis' MetroLink light rail system photograph by Rita Debellis At the end..."
Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
All Roads Lead to Bergstrom
Light Rail Ignored as City Airport Planners Encourage Vehicle Use
"...of the community. A neighborhood appeal for a traffic light and crosswalk at the intersection of Patton Avenue and..."
March 7, 1997 News Feature
Naked City
Pro-light rail forces appear to have the advantage, both in numbers and funding, over light rail opponents.
"...Light rail looks like a done deal. Sure, the election..."
