ATU Strikes, After StarTran Rejects Compromise

Can Mike Martinez's proposal avert a bus strike?

"...his efforts to intervene in the dispute between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 and StarTran, the contractor that actually..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bus Drivers Cry Foul Over 'Union-Busting Tactic'

Bus drivers don't like StarTran's 'final offer,' but they're still on the job

"...the past week, both sides in negotiations between the transit agency and the drivers' union have hurled plenty of..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What, Me Ride the Bus?

"...The meaty questions delve into issues such as the transit agency's mission, its core constituency and service area, and..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Disability-Service Cuts on Hold

The Texas Civil Rights Project has been given more time to fight Cap Metro's changes to services for the disabled

"...work, doctor appointments, and dialysis – Cap Metro's Special Transit Services aren't efficient and flexible enough to meet the..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Walker Steps Down as Cap Metro Board Chair

After 11 years, says time for "someone else" to take on "exciting challenges"

"...fell back to whether Central Texas would provide public transit, and whether the agency should exist at all. Since..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...wrestle to craft a vision for regional growth and transit. Session topics like­ly to influence regional conversations include:..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Density Bonus

Key issues

"...and surface lots are expensive) simpatico with anti-traffic and public-transit initiatives. The city of Los Angeles in 2002 began..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Density, Diversity, and Especially Design

The Domain as TOD

"...become what the city and Capital Metro call a "transit-oriented development," or TOD...."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center

Concept of town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher - not easier - as city's neighborhood plan progresses

"...for a town center centered on a Capital Metro transit node...."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...has teamed with Google to roll out a handy public-transit trip planner – just in time for SXSW, which..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature

Seaholm: The railroad conundrum

Two pieces of long-neglected and barely salvageable railroad track along and on the Seaholm Power Plant site could hold the key to whether the city has a commuter rail system limited to North and Central Austin or one that spans the entire city.

"...the perceived goals of using Seaholm as an intermodal transit site; the existing rail tracks, used and unused, that..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Happy Holidays

Transit workers and Cap Metro contractor get closer, but still no agreement

"...and final offer" on the 800-plus members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091. The union and StarTran have been..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Downtown Density Dreams

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

"...and other underutilized space, into a more people-friendly, mass transit-navigable, and revenue-generating vertical topography. "When this is done, we'll..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...time, the City Council postponed any decision on the Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance for one month; the new discussion date..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back

"...to throw cold water on the frenzy over TOD (transit-oriented development) ["Here Comes the Train," News, Jan. 28], but..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column

Cold Water on TOD

"...to throw cold water on the frenzy over TOD (transit-oriented development) ["Here Comes the Train," News, Jan. 28], but..."

Jan. 27, 2005 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: The Fall Season

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

"...to balance our dependence on cars and roads with transit – any transit – is going to depend on..."

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

Naked City

The transit authority debuts Rail: the Sequel, four years in the making

"...the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority's toll-road plan, the transit authority this week kicked off "All Systems Go!" –..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Does What

"...UTC considers projects and plans related to safety, public transit, streets and highways, and other issues. Also makes recommendations..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Rail Transit Works..."

June 7, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Urban" planning philosophy that promotes a 19th-century technology (rail transit), which is slow, inconvenient, and expensive. Many cities pouring..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Subsidizing Smog

A new report from the Sierra Club shows that while new roads may get traffic moving, air quality will continue to suffer.

"...continue to suffer. According to "Clearing the Air With Transit Spending," released in mid-November by the environmental group's national..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

End of the Line

The Short and Troubled History of Austin's Streetcar System

"...in streetcars; he was a developer. His Austin Rapid Transit Railway Company was one of the best ways to..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Transportation and trash are heavy on the minds of readers this week.

"...order to afford a house. So how about more transit-friendly mixed-use development as an alternative choice in Austin and..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Light rail, affordable housing, and reverse racism.

"...and 2025 when Austin is projected to grow and transit ridership would increase. One of the reasons Austin rail..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Column

Naked City

Capital Metro agrees on a blueprint for light rail

"...arms twisted nearly out of their sockets, as the transit authority's board, staff, friends, and foes learned once again..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

The Gotham backlash continues.

"...Austin Transit Priority..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

Where Are They Now?

"...Transit Corridors..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Glen Maxey has risen to defend the P.R.-hobbled mass transit agency. Maxey fired off an angry letter last week..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...at a public hearing Monday, Sept. 23, on the transit authority's proposed $118 million budget. That's up $21 million..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

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