Cap Metro Responds to Sunset

Transit agency agrees with all report recommendations

"...to budget and manage reserves effectively, and developing a Railroad Bridge Plan to prioritize replacement, repair and maintenance of..."

May 6, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

State Report Slams Cap Metro

Transit agency in a crisis, Sunset Advisory Commission says

"...up the Authority's finances. In anticipation of building passenger rail, Capital Metro accumulated more than $200 million in reserve..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...decide whether an ambitious transportation bond package – including urban rail – goes to voters this November. At its Feb. 25..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...fix that up?' Council Member Riley's interest, and the rail together, might be just the right catalyst to help..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Long Haul for Ethanol in Travis County?

Commissioner wonders why Cap Metro kept a lid on freight rail proposal

"...a Houston-based company is able to forge a freight rail service agreement with Capital Metro...."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: He's Making a List ...

The Hustle checks in on the mayor's campaign agenda

"...bond election as early as November 2010, including a rail component. We've got some work to do on a..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...optimistic" that it will occur and include an urban rail circulator...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

TWG Considers Green Line

A rail line along the Austin-Manor-Elgin corridor could decrease traffic congestion and minimize air pollution

"...begin evaluating a Capital Metro proposal for Green Line rail transit service along the congested Austin-Manor-Elgin corridor. Members of..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• MetroRAIL SET FOR MARCH..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

By the Numbers

The Green Line

"...162; Entire mileage of existing Cap Metro-owned rail line, Giddings-Llano..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Streetcar Proposal: A Play in Two Acts?

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...Wynn's call a year ago for a November 2008 rail referendum. As one council member put it – understandably..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...include free and tolled highway lanes, as well as rail and utility lines, and would be built and maintained..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Transit Oriented Development Seminar Today

The future of transit tomorrow is here today

"...for TODs around town. The press release: "With commuter rail expected by the end of 2008, the community has..."

April 4, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Crestview at the Crossroads

Near north neighborhood faces redevelopment transformation

"...will wrap high-density housing and retail around Capital Metro's commuter-rail station planned for Airport and North Lamar...."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Don't Write That, Write This

"...Metro's failure to seek federal funding for the commuter rail starter line despite pre-election claims that they would ["What..."

Feb. 2, 2006 Postmarks

Downtown Density Dreams

Politicos announce city resolution to hire consultants to develop a Downtown Austin Plan

"...ordinance, and the plan includes many familiar features – rail and dedicated bus lines, updating infrastructure, and dealing with..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Proposition 2 Plus 8

In addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too

"...addition to sexual obsessions, we get to vote on railroads and mortgages too. Oh goody...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the new administrator for the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, painted a grim picture for her board in..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

At their best, our 2004 endorsements take a stand, but invite readers to agree or disagree with their reasoning

"...One quick note on commuter rail: Ignore the numbers and projections for the next couple..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Column by Louis Black

In Other Election News ...

Levy goes off the rails, the GOP flunks geography, Bexar County races get physical, Nader gets help from a Friend of Rick, and Kerry wins the stoner vote

"...The commuter rail campaign enjoys the support of both Downtown business types..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature

Saving South Congress - for Whom?

This weekend's street fest raises questions about the future of the Southside's main drag

"...merchants founded in 2000 to combat Capital Metro's light rail plans. "Taxpayers will foot the bill," reads the SRCC..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

A Bumpy Landing at Mueller?

The generation-long airport saga enters a critical phase

"...week when Capital Metro announced its plan for a rail system – to be voted on in November –..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...mayor of Houston, but the Bayou City likes light rail more than Tom DeLay does. See Beyond City Limits...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...planning to go the commuter route in its latest rail plans, according to comments by Cap Metro reps at..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Concrete Costs

TxDOT's plans for the next 25 years include mucho pavement, and more money.

"...Primarily, the plan recommends expanded use of freight rail to ease congestion by removing trucks from state highways...."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Round Up the Usual Suspects

Cap Metro tries to re-make its image, Beverly Griffith considers her options, and the budget strains

"...really think that Austinites had voted on (and down) light-rail transit for the last time. In this town, once-around-the-track..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Sifting through the election fallout.

"...1. Light rail will return. Not because of the capricious will of..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Nov. 7: Election Day. It was a dark and stormy night…

"...Watching the street scene and the presidential and light rail elections -- Vignette co-founder Ross Garber said the close..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...The light-rail train ride to the polls continued to build steam..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...which is currently doing its own EIS for a light-rail project that will likewise cost a billion in scratch...."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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