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Puzzled by Oppel

"...a misleading way when he discussed the cost of rail on a per ride basis. Her complaint was justified..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

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It Gets Better

"...media, "there were 2,780,000 trips taken on the DART light-rail line in the first quarter of 1999." This battle..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Column

Page Two

"...politicians, consultants, and citizens argue that building out light rail will not make a perceptible difference in traffic congestion...."

April 9, 1999 Column by Louis Black

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...mecca, anchored by such Southside venues as the Split Rail and the famed Armadillo World Headquarters...."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

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No More Apologies

"...Bill Toney Rail Better Than Roads..."

May 22, 1998 Column

Corridor Conundrum

The Truth Is Out There on the Highway

"...to take five, as discussion of SH 130 and rail transit gave the podium to Barrientos and Pete Winstead..."

May 8, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Don't Dissolve District

"...Planners said, Austinite's are "dumb," do not understand rail, we will be "educated" before the rail vote. Austinites..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Austin at Large: This Train Will Leave on Time

But Project Connect's power structure bends a bit to help everyone get on board

"...now (perhaps under a new bridge carrying the proposed light-rail Blue Line across Lady Bird Lake east of Congress)..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Council and Cap Metro Prepare to Hand Transit Plan to Voters

City's big plan is nearing the station

"...which was BRT in March and had become a rail line in June, down to a MetroRapid line. And..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...For decades I have supported rail in Austin, and between Austin and San Antonio. While..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...AC: You had some thoughts on the urban rail plan – that you think it's a good idea,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

How Do You Get From Here ... to Here?

The Austin transit system plan has vision but little consensus

"...presumably, the long awaited first link in an urban rail system, to be made ballot-ready for next November...."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Place 1: Significant Minor Victories

"...The candidates are at loggerheads on urban rail. Known for using his bicycle as his primary personal..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Transit in 3D

"...Nichols for a superb article on the Austin urban rail proposal [“Why Rail?,” News, April 8], and kudos to..."

April 12, 2011 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 7-14

"...URBAN RAIL OPEN HOUSE Share feedback on the city's urban rail..."

April 8, 2011 News Column

The Daily Hustle: 10/14/10 (Updated)

Employee pensions, Downtown development dominate

"...many of his arguments against the deal, and other pro-rail speakers voiced their concerns that the development agreement might..."

Oct. 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Where Are the Facts?

"..."could have gutted the density necessary for the new rail transit line at the heart of the plan"? U.S...."

March 12, 2010 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...AUSTIN URBAN RAIL PRESENTATION Transportation Director Robert Spillar updates City Council this..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Developing Stories: Learning From Denver

More insights from the Congress for the New Urbanism

"...older neighborhoods with great architectural character; a central-city light rail system with six lines; and a whole region intelligently..."

July 3, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...and public transportation, as well, by delivering ridership to rail transit. According to Glenn Gadbois of Alliance for Public..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Lee & Carole & Brewster & All of Us ...

Five candidates for mayor jockey to be first among equals

"...silence on transportation this election – specifically on light rail, for which he was a passionate advocate less than..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...and the new library and to shape the streetcar rail alignment, evolution of Waller Creek, and Waterfront Overlay District...."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...A new University of Texas student group, Rail 4 Real, is advocating for rail transit to serve..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

Cap Metro Courting Prospective Partners

Transit authority could extend rail and bus service well beyond Austin

"...New rail transit service between Elgin and Austin – enthusiastically advocated..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Sharing Concerns About Seaholm

"...will limit choices in regard to a future regional mass-transit/rail system. That is because if anything other than streetcar..."

March 14, 2008 Postmarks

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...be important. ... Figuring out the next step on rail Downtown is really, really important, especially if we look..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...it's a "waste of resources not to use existing rail lines along public right-of-way for transit." The group promises..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...and vote "yes" on the All Systems Go commuter rail plan, despite the fact that it goes nowhere near..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Column

Well-Intentioned People Wrong on Transportation; I Alone Was Right!

"...and vote "yes" on the All Systems Go commuter rail plan, despite the fact that it goes nowhere near..."

Nov. 17, 2005 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...Cap Metro Railroading..."

July 23, 2004 Column

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