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"...to 4.   – Kat McNevins City Council-Planning Commission Public Hearing on Land Development Code Changes..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off

You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday

"...The public will weigh in on four amendments: The first would..."

April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Convention Center Redevelopment Would Relocate SXSW, Other Festivals for Three Years

Construction is set to begin after SX ’25, end before SX ’29

"...But another part of the convention center redevelopment pitch..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Clarification: Bus Stop Not Illegal, Just Busy

Feb. 28, 2024 Postmarks

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Conservative Majority is supporting challengers who could unseat House Republicans who voted to impeach A.G. Ken Paxton. Defend Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Metro plans to station unarmed security guards at major transit hubs for the first time due to a flood..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...Council district as the only one represented by a Republican and, realistically, the only one the local GOP has..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Troopers on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent Crimes Task Force stopped patrolling Austin..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes

City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments

"...(86% approval), allow more housing to be built near transit and job centers (81%), and allow more housing in..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...Austin, from electric vehicles (charging stations) to biking to transit. One thing that all can agree on is that..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules

City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing

"...and buyers ... and it actively works against our public investments and transit bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks."..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...one unit). This hearing was the first of three public meetings at which Austinites can give their input. Next..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...will provide a fleet of shuttles that run between Republic Square Park at the corner of Fourth & San..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Rethink35 Is Suing TxDOT Over I-35 Expansion With Broad Community Support

TxDOT vs. basically everyone in Austin

"...especially if there is a greater mode shift to transit."..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...held lengthy debates on less ambitious housing ideas like transition zones, preservation bonuses, and minor changes to accessory dwelling..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...more frequent service, app-based fare collection, integrations with local transit services like Cap Metro, and adding additional routes. They..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature

More Lanes, More Problems

"...it becomes faster for many people to take other routes/public transit. It approaches a sort of equilibrium. Suppose that,..."

June 26, 2023 Postmarks

Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased

Council cuts compatibility with little opposition

"...on “transportation corridors,” like those that currently have high transit service or will be served by Project Connect in..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Proposes Barton Springs Road Safety Improvements

Yearlong pilot would reduce car lanes and more

"...Richard Mendoza, interim director of the city’s transportation and public works departments, announced plans for a 12-month pilot of..."

June 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office

Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention

"...goal of 50% of trips to be made “using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether” by 2030...."

June 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage

Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

"...After more than 6 hours of contentious public testimony involving booing, clapping, call-and-response, and music, the Parks..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"..."seriously flawed" community engagement hadn't included a survey of "public desire to create an umbrella organization." Afterward, PARD Director..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Plans New Emergency Homeless Shelter, But Without Much Community Input

A Southeast Austin warehouse will soon become a shelter

"...71, directly next to the Esperanza Community, a successful transitional shelter compound operated by The Other Ones Foundation. But..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...be easily accessed by walking, bicycling, or by taking transit."..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Buses Are Getting a Solar-Powered Upgrade

Cap Metro's busin' on sunshine, and don't it feel good

"...website. Finding charging solutions will be key for the public transit agency's shift to an electric fleet. The question..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

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

"...was an act of harassment and a threat to public safety. A Cheat Code Through Downtown..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

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