Council Preview: A Bar on Burnet?!?

Neighbors aren't pleased with Little Woodrow's plan to move in

"...talks, and quacks like a bar, and would bring traffic, noise, congestion, and crime to nearby residential streets...."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Arcade Fire, Explosions in the Sky

"...even if it was missed by most due to traffic and parking congestion. In the middle slot here, EITS..."

May 6, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Why Vote?

The real choices at the top and bottom of the ballot

"...entirely to roads – that is, to motor vehicle traffic. According to the city, the current bond devotes 57%..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Developing Stories: Driving in Two Directions

CAMPO's trends vs. centers debate is shaping our future

"...reduce vehicle miles traveled – and the attendant pollution, congestion, and emissions. New policies and incentives would drive future..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Muny Isn't Part of UT's Grand Plans

Consultant rolls out two master plans for UT's Brackenridge Tract

"...Without Muny, planners see an opportunity to alleviate congestion that builds up along Lake Austin Boulevard, Exposition Boulevard,..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...West Austin respondents also expressed overriding concerns for potential traffic and congestion, the loss of green space, and overbuilding...."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Innovative Transportation Ideas Should Be Tried

"...bus line with dedicated bus-only lanes can enormously relieve congestion and cut travel time. In Mexico City, the single..."

April 22, 2008 Postmarks

Transplants to Austin Should Register Their Cars

"...Dear Editor, Re: Congestion in Austin: I am no longer surprised by the..."

April 22, 2008 Postmarks

Top 10 Austin Myths

"...this mayor or the previous who once proclaimed Austin traffic lights 84% timed. Bullocks. Horribly timed lights have been..."

July 2, 2007 Postmarks

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Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority sees the full traffic-and-revenue estimates on the proposed toll road plan, due at..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Beside the Point

The tentative bond election starts solidifying this week

"...is the return of Will Wynn and Brewster McCracken's traffic-calming initiative. Their "Rush Hour Rapid Response" has been presented..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...two police officers, as he tried to flee a traffic stop.Naked City• Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency and the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

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"...day by its workforce is likely to increase, and congestion on MoPac will increase by about 500 cars per..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

Bonds for Bikes

Bicyclists ask committee to invest more in two-wheel transportation

"...cars the fastest," the "most cost-effective way to relieve congestion."..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Doesn't Like Toll Roads

"...believe it, drive to Houston sometime and witness the congestion, smog, and empty buses). Toll booths are not intended..."

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"...of sensors, and an end to expensive meddling by traffic engineers to make cars go faster), Austin could be..."

April 22, 2005 Column

Retrofitting for Bicycle-Based Transportation Is Easy

"...of sensors, and an end to expensive meddling by traffic engineers to make cars go faster), Austin could be..."

April 19, 2005 Postmarks

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

When Ozzy Osbourne left Black Sabbath in 1979, Michael Bolton was considered a possible replacement

"...Studies show that slower speeds improve traffic flow and reduce congestion...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin @ Large: Over and Out

Thoughts on the first day of the rest of Austin's life

"...not going away. We will always have growth and traffic and congestion. We will always have to worry about..."

Jan. 14, 2005 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Lesson Planners

All I need to know about cities, I learned in kindergarten

"...existing highways? Except, of course, in the school context, "congestion" is more than an annoyance. Kids who get stuck..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...logically building mansions in downtown neighborhoods to avoid the congestion. The skyrocketing property-tax appraisals are driving the rest of..."

April 25, 2003 Column

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Beyond City Limits

"...this week, as the British capital implemented its ambitious congestion-pricing program -- under which motorists have to pay a..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature

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Amber Alert Alarm

"...their real purpose -- alerting motorists to hazards and congestion as part of a "intelligent transportation system" or ITS...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...development over environmentally sensitive land and discourage unhealthy growth, congestion, and pollution. And these people -- people that I..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

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"...roads fast enough to keep up with all the traffic and congestion...."

April 12, 2002 Column

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"...would have loved to get the opinions of some traffickers. Unfortunately, my other agenda was to come home alive...."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

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Mayor Kirk Watson announces a transportation plan with something for everyone.

"...of implements that include light rail, more roads, better traffic light synchronization, commuter rail, a light rail link to..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Why San Marcos?

Joe Hauer defends his town just south of Austin

"...I moved here from Austin because of the ever-increasing congestion and resulting pollution -- basically to get out of..."

March 24, 2000 Features Feature by Joe Hauer

Naked City

Poor ticket sales forces the Austin Symphony to cancel its New Year's Eve celebration; ARTS Center Stage is floating a new parking proposal for the community events and performing arts centers, and the Eastwoods neighborhood association is angered over the city's approval of a fraternity site plan to build a sports court.

"...she says. "Their greatest fear had to do with traffic and congestion from the A2K party. Our guests were..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...minimal. But locally, what about PGL? Permanent Grid Lock Traffic experts, together with a small, but reliable, number of..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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