The Little Engine That Did

Capital Metro rides the train out of the political doghouse

"...handily. The ballot measure's final 62% victory freed Austin's transit authority from seven years of political purgatory and opened..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Traffic Report

Rail rolls forward, but toll roads encounter slowing

"...Alone among Texas transit authorities, Cap Metro is required to seek voter approval..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...to call for regional master planning and a comprehensive rail-transit system. Back then, Mike began to write about the..."

July 30, 2004 Column

Clark-Madison Connects the Dots

"...to call for regional master planning and a comprehensive rail-transit system. Back then, Mike began to write about the..."

July 26, 2004 Postmarks

Weed Watch

Transit authorities have freedom of speech, too, judge rules

"...Amendment, which sought to deny federal money to any transit authority that accepted advertising advocating the use of medical..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Bets the Farm on Robinson Ranch

Austin prepares to enable a new city on a huge chunk of Williamson County

"...planned-unit development; the PUD calls for mixed-use, New Urbanist, transit-oriented development that equals – and in some cases exceeds..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Summer Fun

How one might get around Galveston should one find oneself there

"...anywhere from every 20 minutes to every hour. Island Transit, the folks behind Galveston's city bus system, operate this..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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"...plan is pushing Capital Metro toward providing so-called rapid-bus transit instead of light rail in the inner city (providing..."

April 16, 2004 Column

UT Bus Battle Turns Nasty

Shuttle drivers fired after taking part in student solidarity protest

"...took a nasty turn on April 9 when the transit company fired two drivers who participated in a student-organized..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Don't Trust Mike Krusee

"...plan is pushing Capital Metro toward providing so-called rapid-bus transit instead of light rail in the inner city (providing..."

April 12, 2004 Postmarks

Austin @ Large: Switching Tracks

The Union Pacific offer to move east symbolizes a new era in regional transportation politics

"...saved Capital Metro from its enemies and kept Austin's transit hopes alive. Instead of cashing in his GOP chips..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

A drug warrior seeks to censor opposing viewpoints

"...Act (HR 2673) that would forbid all local public transit authorities from displaying marijuana policy reform advertisements on buses,..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature

With Minimal Drama, Saltillo Project Lurches Forward

Capital Metro hires a planner and appoints community advisors for the rail-yard redevelopment

"...without much drama or duress. On July 30, the transit authority's board of directors unanimously approved a contract worth..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Happenings

"...The city and Capital Metro will hold a second Transit Station Planning Workshop Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30pm, at..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall's Bumpy Road

Can Austin planners and the City Council ever bring an end to the local transportation wars?

"...of Austinites would prefer alternatives -- like more public transit, including light rail or monorail. Librach and his staff..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

To Your Health

My bowel habits have been poor all my life, and seem to worsen as I get older. I am well aware of the importance of good elimination. How can I do better?

"...from eating a meal to excreting that food (your "transit time") should be 18-24 hours. You can check your..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Road TRIPping

Austin has the fifth-highest rate of traffic fatalities in the nation, according to a highway lobbyist organization.

"...can get out of their cars and into mass transit. Meanwhile, its safety recommendations seem relatively obvious, and a..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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"...wrappings the city and Capital Metro has shrouded this not-so-rapid-transit-call-it-what-you-want-but-it's-still-light-rail project in. There are mounds of statistics and historical..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column

In Training

"...billion wad o' debt will help Dallas Area Rapid Transit speed up the buildout of its Phase 2 rail..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...for more than a decade for a future rail transit system. "And that money will disappear into ... I..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Light Rail Debate

Former City Council Member Max Nofziger vs. Current City Council Member Daryl Slusher

"...4. Rail will improve the lives of transit-dependent citizens. People without cars could get to jobs at..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three/
Get Carter

"...becomes the point man for the city and the transit police, handling the communications with the gunmen while trying..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Naked City

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

"...the group more power to make decisions about regional transit projects. In particular, he wants the group to evaluate..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Run Out on a Rail

Capital Metro fires its freight rail carrier, Longhorn Railway, and its litigious owner, Don Cheatham, and finds a temporary replacement.

"...its way; after months of heated conflict between the transit authority and its freight rail vendor, Cap Met has..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hitting the Pavement

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

"...if the city succeeds in making Smart Growth sustainability, transit and pedestrian orientation, and mixed uses and density the..."

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

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...reason the company is failing is because of the transit agency's reluctance to spend money upgrading its own rail..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Use Only as Directed

Patenting the Formula

"...By earlier this year, after flaps and fumbles over transit corridors, downtown development projects, infill standards for urban-core neighborhoods,..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Spare Us

"...Turn Out for Transit..."

July 16, 1999 Column

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Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...isn't freedom for everyone. A city without good public transit and safe bikeways is particularly hard on children between..."

July 2, 1999 Column

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Former TFSC Counsel Responds

"...ideology. In this particular case, the reality is that transit service is far too costly in Austin, and that..."

April 9, 1999 Column

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