The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...Of all the great trails, routes, and neighborhood cruises, my favorite ride in town..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Opinion: We Deserve Project Connect

The executive director of Transit Forward makes the case for the city's ambitious public transportation expansion

"...center and an Austin airport that continues to set passenger records...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by Bill McCamley

MetroLink: Going That Extra (First / Last) Mile

From point A to point B, so you can better get to point C

"...hard to get to or from a bus or rail stop, nobody will ride. According to an August report..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: EV / AV Club, Continued

More mobility musings, SXSW Week Two & beyond

"...the UT Austin Center for Transporta­tion Research demonstrate a 12-passenger electric Mini-Bus Shuttle, running in parking lot 37 of..."

March 17, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Apocalypse by the Trainload

Bong Joon-ho discusses his film 'Snowpiercer'

"...the Hill Country Flyer, which is roaring along the railway tracks to a special Rolling Roadshow screening in sleepy..."

June 27, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...Study Team presented its "locally preferred alternative" initial urban rail route to the Central Corridor Advisory Group. And surprise:..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature

Day Trips

The Railroad & Heritage Museum in Temple exhibits items from the golden era of railroading

"...The Railroad & Heritage Museum in Temple tells the story of..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Metrorail Watch

How Long Will We Wait for the Train?

"...Metro officials announced an actual starting date for the Metro-Rail, and they say they're this close to beginning passenger..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature

It's On: MetroRail to Launch March 22

Cap Met says its commuter rail is ready to roll

"...years and multiple postponements behind schedule – says the MetroRail Red Line, its Leander-to-Downtown commuter rail line, will start..."

March 5, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sargent Schools 'Day Trips'

"...not destroyed in the tornado that passed through her rail yard in 1997, she was scarcely damaged. What has..."

Aug. 11, 2009 Postmarks

Planners Need to Think Outside the Box

"...in the case of Oak Hill, waiting for commuter rail. Fortunately for Mexico City, traffic planners there thought outside..."

April 24, 2007 Postmarks

Naked City

"...– especially its proximity to the Capital Metro commuter rail line stop at the J.J. Pickle campus – made..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Libertarians Have a Plan

"...mile. Since Capital Metro has an average of seven passengers per bus, this means that each bus is the..."

Sept. 27, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Does that mean Honts will work to bring light rail to Austin -- or maybe a heliport system? Don't..."

Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature

Capitol Chronicle: Blame It on the Kids

Gov. Perry has no trouble funding his enormous transportation plan, but can't find insurance money for poor kids.

"...over the next 50 years with toll roads, high-speed passenger and freight rail, etc. etc. Setting aside the advisability..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Can the new Green Council earn a mandate?

"...ship, and just like in the movies, an intrepid passenger among the all-star cast has risen to take the..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Maxey. "I fully support Capital Metro and the light rail proposal...," the rep wrote. "I will fight any attempt..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Casting Votes Against Development

"...tremendously, and this is the end of a green trail that has been part of Lamar forever. Do we..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column

Postcards From the Web

From Computer to Cancún

"...be Diana Fairechild's Healthy Flying (http://www.flyana.com). Fairechild is a passenger advocate using the web to sell her book on..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer

End of the Line

The Passing of Grey Ghost

"...of his father, Williams moved to Taylor, a major rail and cotton center, where he was raised by his..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature

Off the Desk:

"...Twice, the city has accepted bids for an airport passenger terminal for the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and twice,..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

City of Dreams

Visions in Earlier Austin Plans Not Unlike Our Own

"...Land Development Code, to point Austin toward such holy grails as mixed use, neighborhood-based planning, and a compact city...."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature

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