Who Does What

"...Public Works: Builds and repairs roads, bridges, and other elements of the city's transportation infrastructure,..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...The upcoming vote on light rail is a true crossroads for Austin. On November 7 we have the opportunity..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

Down to Two

Runoff candidates offer views on city's future.

"...topics that bring out some of their philosophical differences: roads, downtown development, and neighborhood planning...."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Fast Track

The Capital Area Metropolitan Organization approved Capital Metro's light rail plans; now it's up to voters.

"...It wasn't exactly a crossroads, but Capital Metro did make it through a rough..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...lanes of elevated freeway and six lanes of frontage roads on a 350-foot-wide corridor through Oak Hill to RM1826...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Special Session Update Updated

What's happened so far in the 81(1)

"...a pulverizing amount of public testimony over handing Texas roads to private toll companies. Chairman Joe Pickett, D-El Paso,..."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...style Monday and Tuesday as an ice storm closed roads, schools, and businesses through Wednesday midday, when a slow..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...understandable, but wrong.) But Eckhardt's opportunistic use of the toll-road issue as a political stick for beating Sonleitner has..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Beside the Point

What's up on this week's Council agenda

"...already signed by staff but not yet ratified after toll road opponents charged the agreement would commit the city..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...said. "Whether it's water and wastewater systems and fixing roads, or whether it's fixing homes in Austin so people..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tolls Are a Regressive Tax

"...Dear Mr. Black: In your enumeration of toll road opponents ("Page Two," Jan. 21), you left out..."

Jan. 27, 2005 Postmarks

Don't Blame the Libertarians

"...Mike Clark-Madison replies, "As with most of our Austin Toll Party friends, this writer makes claims that are simply..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Postmarks

Blatant Bad Government

"...Chronicle, The recently approved toll road plan will be a best-example case study for..."

July 23, 2004 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Californicators are we going to allow to foul our roads and highways? How many more illegal aliens are our..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column

Naked City

Developer Gary Bradley pulls back on legislation that would create a special development district for his Spillar Ranch property southwest of Austin, but the development could move forward anyway.

"...the developer, allowing the district to issue bonds, build roads, and condemn property even outside district boundaries. Some worried..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

SH 130 Hot Spots

"...marked on the map are TTA's proposed locations for toll ramp plazas -- that is, places where you'd pay..."

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

Traffic Report

"...a free road. The preliminary guesstimates show that a toll-road SH 130 would be carrying up to a third..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature

Controlling Transportation Dollars

"...Amy Smith's "Then There's This: The Road to Fewer Roads," [May 2]. Readers concerned about the proposed $100 million..."

May 6, 2014 Postmarks

Road Funding Screeches to a Halt

Tensions clear between Perry and Straus, Dewhurst and Patrick

"...board, and enough Texas Department of Transportation oversight and anti-toll road requirements to keep suburban Republicans satisfied. Still, he..."

July 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...does this mean to you? Higher taxes and more tolls, that's what! It means they are still adamant about..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column

County Voters Need a Choice

"...does this mean to you? Higher taxes and more tolls, that's what! It means they are still adamant about..."

Oct. 6, 2005 Postmarks

'Chronicle' Clues Readers in to May's Truths

"...One year ago CTRMA Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein and toll boss state Rep. Mike Krusee solemnly intoned that without..."

June 21, 2005 Postmarks

Keep Gas Tax at Home

"...hobbyhorse, I beg to differ with your assertion that tolling our roads is the only option ["Postmarks," Aug. 13]...."

Aug. 20, 2004 Postmarks

Day Trips

"...ensure a good crop. The department even operates a toll-free phone line (800/452-9292) to tell you where the flowers..."

March 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

There is an immense, hairy creature lurking in the woods outside of the small Texas town of Hamilton, and no, it's not your brother-in-law.

"...courthouse square. It is a scenic area with back roads that just beg to be explored and guest services..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...The death toll from the storm is still unknown, but Austin/Travis County..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Can Architecture Provide a Blueprint for Our Post-COVID Existence?

Forge Craft Architecture's COVID Companion is a field guide to the world of the Aftertimes

"...motorized vehicles "was premised on the whole idea that roads would be blocked off – and lo and behold,..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...larger forces at play. Take the State Highway 45 toll road, which is being extended to FM 1626 near..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...and says he's seen firsthand the physical and emotional toll it's taken on the community. Both bathroom bills were..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rideshare Saves Lives

"...Last year over 1,400 lives were lost on Texas roads as a result of drinking and driving, and evidence..."

April 28, 2016 Postmarks

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