Can't Get There From Here

While suburban rail spends and stumbles, Cap Metro's transit-dependent riders wait at the end of the line

"...Ernestine's sentiment. But for people who truly depend on public transit for their basic transportation needs, good intentions are..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...resolution, sponsored by Council Member Sheryl Cole, to coordinate interdepartmental efforts to build off-road, interconnected bikeways through Austin's parks..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City of the Dead

Journeying through the graves of Austin's oldest cemetery

"...about the extent of rule enforcement at Oakwood. Austin's Public Safety and Emergency Management Department, which includes parks police,..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin, Texas.

"...two biggest-ticket venues. Peter Rieck, director of the city's Public Works department, has estimated that the currently closed section..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Media Clips

KUT's new general manager describes his vision for the future of the public radio station.

"...Public radio personal-ities are known for their laid-back, calm demeanor..."

July 28, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Warren Responds

"...Small and Minority Business Resources Department..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...along the Drag, North Lamar, and East River­side. That department is also going to be without a leader soon,..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Improving Safety and Access on the Lakeside Hike and Bike

Caring for the trail

"...partnered with the city of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department's Urban Trails Program for the..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Acting on Directors

The spring retirement announced by City Manager Toby Futrell raises the question of how the city will fill key openings

"...will fill key openings -- particularly directors of city departments -- while Futrell is a lame duck. The philosophies..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding Austin's Homelessness Strategy

"...One (9-4-11) was amended to allow camping in public areas unless doing so "materially endanger[s] the health or..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Holistic or Hiccup?

Council members ask for money for transit improvements for their districts

"...drawn from existing lists compiled by the Trans­portation and Public Works departments (which share responsibility for planning, construction, and..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Barton Springs Eternal

The reconstruction of Barton Springs Road suffers another delay

"...wastewater lines that the city says were improperly installed. Public works officials blame the error on the contractor, Ryan-O..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

All Together Now

City makes some headway on synchronizing traffic lights

"...east-west traffic flow, says Matthew Kite, assistant director of public works...."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Where's the Party?

"...work at our parties, the same catering company that works there works at our parties. It's the same formula,..."

May 21, 1999 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Pedestrian Bridge: Separate and Equal

"...Though the city's Public Works department paid consultants $340,000 to develop options for..."

Oct. 11, 1996 News Feature

Civics 101

"...FAMILIES ASSOCIATION MEETING Get your questions about the Texas Department of Criminal Justice answered the first Monday of each..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Column

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...serves as interim general manager of Austin Energy). The Public Works department and the city budget office have been..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Final Bike Boulevard Open House Wednesday

Opposition group forms

"...The Public Works Department recently hired HDR Engineering to perform a..."

Feb. 23, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...$900,000. In general, suburban and rural communities with powerful Republican legislators (like Amarillo) did notably well on the governor's..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...Richard Kroger, an engineer with the city's public works department, says the Austin map is dotted all..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Council: Back to Work!

Police, Fire, Water top a slim agenda post-election, pre-Thanksgiving

"...City Council returns after election week to face a..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...we've been cited for," she said, adding that the department has spent well over $1 million on overtime costs..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Spencer Cronk Named City Manager

Minneapolis city coordinator selected Tuesday by City Council

"...who previously spent time as the director of Austin's Public Works Department. Following the unanimous vote, Mayor Steve Adler..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Waco Motorcycle Shooting Fallout

Questions remain after Waco motorcycle gang shoot-out

"...confirmation.) Garcia, an engineer with the city of Austin Public Works Department since 2009, is on paid administrative leave..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City, Bike Shops Team Up to Help Bike Commuters

COA staffers and shop employees set up "commute stations" Thursday

"...Austin, TX – The City of Austin Public Works Department and Bicycle Sport Shop will be fixing..."

Sept. 30, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Yellow Bike Project Turns 10

Although Yellow Bike boasts more volunteers, community-benefiting programs, and grassroots momentum than ever, a cloud of uncertainty looms over group's East 51st shop, set for demolition by early 2008

"...the community and eventually maturing into the steward of open-to-the-public bike-repair shops and mentor to a new generation of..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Some Facts and Perspective on the Circle at 31st and West

Jan. 22, 2007 Postmarks

Why Do Texans Let Weather Get in the Way?

"...I can't help but feel fairly disgusted with the Public Works Department here in Austin. It's neither a holiday..."

Jan. 17, 2007 Postmarks

The Future of Shoal Creek Boulevard

Area residents, bicyclists mull options

"...of Shoal Creek Boulevard, held Saturday by the city's public works department, area residents and bicyclists deliberated over 10..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Old West Austin Fights the Cut-Through Menace

Lamar, Enfield road reconstruction boxes in Downtown neighbors

"...morning and evening traffic," said Mike Curtis, the city Public Works Department's project manager for the Lamar and Enfield..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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