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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Council 4721. E-mail [email protected] for details. – P.J.R. Elgin Rail Beta Test..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Streetcar Dreams Deferred

Now what?

"...a delay of the required vote on an urban rail transit project proposed for Central Aus­tin. So when might..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...his proposal, the monies would be dedicated to a Trails & Transit Enterprise Fund. That could help solve the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...Dittmar pointedly extolled the virtues of urban rail transit, noting, "A circulator is really implicated for Austin..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...Will Wynn, announcing his goal of getting a local rail proposal on the 2008 November ballot. See "Developing Stories:..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

Streetcar Plans Unveiled

Capital Metro unveiled its streetcar circulator route for Downtown and Mueller at its recent board meeting, but the agency still managed to see that announcement upstaged by a proposal to double current bus fares and a likely impending labor squabble.

"...Texas. If this $230 million addendum to the commuter rail line is approved, it would provide easy access among..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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"...more flexible alternatives to streetcars, formerly known as light rail. Bus rapid transit has been wildly successful in places..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column

What About the Curitiba System?

"...more flexible alternatives to streetcars, formerly known as light rail. Bus rapid transit has been wildly successful in places..."

Aug. 28, 2006 Postmarks

Place 5

Brewster McCracken trounces his challengers

"...join the Capital Metro board because "we need another rail election." With retail gasoline prices up to $3 a..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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"...I think you missed the point of the rail-relocation measure [Endorsements, Oct. 21]. Moving rail lines out of..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column

Endorsements

Travis County Bond Election

"..."The constitutional amendment creating the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund and authorizing grants of money..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature

'Yes' on Proposition 1

"...Editor, I think you missed the point of the rail-relocation measure (Prop. 1, Endorsements, Oct. 21]. Moving rail lines..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Endorsements

No on everything. Double no on Proposition 2.

"..."The constitutional amendment creating the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund and authorizing grants of money..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Letters at 3AM

With two storms, nature has increased the speed of America's decline by several years. This series of columns sketches what we're in for (for good as well as for ill). The focus of this column is air travel and the tourist industries.

"...are half. Finally and crucially, Europe has the finest rail system in the world. We've let ours go to..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...opposed parks for East Austin, and he opposed commuter rail, the most sensible and affordable public transit improvement Capital..."

June 17, 2005 Column

Letters at 3AM

No country gets two centuries anymore. The 21st will be China's century. That's what $4-plus a gallon means, and nothing can stop it. We're heading for a modern Dust Bowl.

"...and the slum-dwellers will go God-knows-where. Places with decent rail service will be prime. Places without rail service will..."

April 29, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Delay of Game

Seaholm, Block 21 challenge the Downtown Domino theory

"...Like trailers for long-awaited blockbusters that won't be released for a..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Austin-San Antonio commuter rail line is rolling down the tracks toward a federal..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance rolls closer to passage

"...development of seven stops along Capital Metro's Leander-to-Downtown commuter rail line, has seen its share of changes since December...."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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"...Jan. 28], but it's worth remembering that no commuter rail start in the U.S. in recent memory has generated..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column

Cold Water on TOD

"...Jan. 28], but it's worth remembering that no commuter rail start in the U.S. in recent memory has generated..."

Jan. 27, 2005 Postmarks

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Plans for rail station area development would be governed by new rules

"...Now that commuter rail has been authorized in Austin by the citizenry, city..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin @ Large: The Fall Season

Will the City Council schedule bring breakout hits or fabulous flops?

"...Music Network. The summer's dustups over toll roads, commuter rail, the hospital district, and the school bonds all have..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Do We Want a Choice in Transportation?

"...basic needs like electricity and water still worries many. Rail transportation is at the forefront of the argument over..."

Aug. 30, 2004 Postmarks

Hope for Enlightened Transit

"...insightful views on the toll road and impending commuter rail debate I have read. Even if you view the..."

Aug. 2, 2004 Postmarks

All Systems Go Plan Won't Work

"...the report, substantial obstacles exist to extending this commuter rail line toward Seaholm at all, much less in the..."

July 28, 2004 Postmarks

Clark-Madison Connects the Dots

"...started his coverage on regionalism after attending the 1997 Rail-Volution Conference in St. Louis and the 1998 Regional Issues-Local..."

July 26, 2004 Postmarks

Toll Road Plan Preposterous

"...trying to hold a relatively small $65 million regional rail plan hostage to the immediate approval of their far..."

June 9, 2004 Postmarks

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City prepares to solicit proposals for reusing the Art Deco power plant

"...a cultural facility, Seaholm – site of Downtown's existing rail hub – would likely also include a transportation center,..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Envision South Austin

"...generated by our solar powered windmills will power light rail down South Congress. At night, Riverside Hooters girls and..."

Dec. 8, 2003 Postmarks

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