Opinion: Public Transit Alone Won’t Fix Traffic Woes. Is Congestion Pricing the Solution?

This lesser-known traffic control strategy encourages the diversion of traffic through ulterior routes, means, or times

"...many Austinites are excited at the prospect of improved public transit infrastructure. But often, the mere existence of public..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Aarnav Chitari

Public Transit Necessary

"...Nov. 16]. He might also have observed that decent public transit is the sine qua non of a mature..."

Nov. 19, 2012 Postmarks

One in 10 Travis County Residents Are Food Insecure. Public Transit Is Part of the Problem.

Families pushed to the outskirts share cars and miss meals

"...living pushing people out of urban areas with reliable public transportation and nearby grocery stores...."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Opinion: We Still Haven’t Solved Austin’s Public Transit Problems

People don't get out of their cars to use public transit because it's inefficient

"...of transportation. In Austin, we say we're for mass transit, we passed a massive tax hike, but generally still..."

May 7, 2021 Column by Barbara Epstein

Recognizing the Importance of Public Transit

"...recent trip to Austin. As a big fan of public transportation, I was amazed by the article "Here Comes..."

Feb. 9, 2005 Postmarks

City and Cap Metro Contemplate How to Make a "Real City” Transit System

Following the slow march toward a vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit

"...an expected November vote on a multibillion-dollar investment in public transit, as City Council and Capital Metro officials met..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service

Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

"...will temporarily suspend MetroExpress service as part of the transit agency’s latest precautions aimed at combating the spread of..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future

The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density

"...other, it is easier to meet travel needs through transit services, reducing the need to drive. This makes a)..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley

Cap Metro Begins Modified Transit Schedule March 18

New boarding and cleaning protocols also announced

"...Capital Metro, Austin’s public transit service, will operate on a modified schedule starting..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Austin Transit Partnership Recommends the Flexible Light Rail Option

Stretching the light rail

"...The Austin Transit Partnership has whittled down its light rail options from..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Opinion: History Says Now Is the Time to Invest in Transit

Transformative projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk and UT Tower were forged during troubled times

"...Capital Metro's transit plan, featuring light rail along North Lamar/Guadalupe/Congress/Riverside and investments..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Chito Vela

As Transit Cops Near, Cap Metro’s Other Public Safety Personnel Thrive

Safe on the bus

"...scenario that Cap Metro envisioned when it launched the public safety ambassador program in October 2021. A nearby ambassador..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Transit Partnership Needs Your Input as Project Connect Enters Its Trade-Offs Era

Turn this train around

"...it's a stark change in approach for the Austin Transit Partnership, which Can­nally has headed since May 2022. In..."

April 7, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Article Skirted Cultural Transit Issues

"...role in preventing Austin from committing to meaningful mass transit investments, it skirted the issue like a third rail...."

April 11, 2011 Postmarks

Opinion: Time to Retrofit Our City for the Transit System Voters Approved

Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison offers a manifesto of sorts for transit-oriented development

"...Austin's voter-approved $7 billion transit investment might look like a slow train coming, but..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Natasha Harper-Madison

Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'

Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council

"...closer to fruition at City Council this Thursday. A public hearing is posted, before council approves rezoning of the..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice: Taking Our Toll

New toll booths on I-35 will benefit transit, TxDOT, and the Chronicle

"...in the condemnation zone for TxDOT's planned I-35 expansion ("Public Notice: Condeming the Chronicle?" Sept. 10, 2021), along with..."

April 1, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Transit, Then and Now

A lingering desire for streetcars

"...the oil companies, and Big Rubber conspired to kill public transit by buying up and dismantling public trolley systems..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Growing Pains

Tell us something we don’t know

"...ordinance with the goal of adding more housing along transit corridors, including an increased percentage of affordable units, at..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan

Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election

"...has released its recommended Project Connect plan for high-capacity transit in Austin - with light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Another Big Year for Austin’s Transit Overhaul

Project Connect will hit milestones and legal battles in 2025

"...eventful one for Project Connect – Austin’s $7.1 billion public transit overhaul. The program will likely face a challenging..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Public Notice

It's International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day and Discover Commute Solutions Month!

"...Over the last few weeks, we (your "Public Notice" crew, plus an editor we'll just refer to..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice: The Business of Governing

Choosing a transit chief, a debt level & more

"...the city manager, an autonomous head of a massive public enterprise, hired by public officials but otherwise independent of..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Cars Off Guadalupe?

Project Connect rail plan envisions a transit throughway

"...At two public Community Design Workshop meetings on Wednesday as we went..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Federal Funds Flowing Into Central Texas for Housing, Transit

Doggett announces $122 million in COVID-19 relief

"...Housing and transit agencies in Austin, Travis County, and San Marcos are..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Transit Strike Looming?

Union President Wyatt: "It will happen sometime this week"

"...accused the agency of driving the agenda of McDonald Transit, agency subcontractor. Referring to CapMetro's contingency plans, Wyatt said,..."

Nov. 14, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Fare-Free Transit

"...city in the United States to offer universal fare-free public transit. At a cost of only $8 million, all..."

Dec. 9, 2019 Postmarks

Public Notice: Are You a Felon?

Delta-8 products are now considered Schedule 1 narcotics; plus: boards and commissions evicted from City Hall

"...back on a recently released plan to move its public meetings – along with those of 14 other city..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Don't Forget About Transit

"...as a shock [“Access Denied,” News, July 28]. Our transit system, already poorly planned in relation to municipal expanding..."

July 28, 2017 Postmarks

Public Notice: Showdown on Main Streets

Applying the kinder, gentler Land Development Code rewrite to transit corridors

"..."Council discussions" on the Land Develop­ment Code, complete with public comment sessions on each that are sure to be..."

May 20, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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