Cap Metro Farms Out Four Bus Routes

In a cost-cutting move, Capital Metro switches four of its bus routes to cheaper contractors

"...last month, Capital Metro faced numerous accusations from Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 that it was engaging in union-busting...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• Should the Transit Working Group be rechristened the Transit Sleeping Group? While..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature

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

Point Austin: Memo to Cap Metro

Stop Union-busting, or Take a Hike

"...from Houston, do their level best to destroy the transit workers union...."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Say It Ain't So, Metro!

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep driving … or worse

"...you know, while you were out of town, the transit authority presented its ready-for-action "All Systems Go!" plan to..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

To Your Health

My mother often asked me if I had a bowel movement every day, but now that I am on my own, it's more like two to three per week. How can I get back to a daily BM without getting hooked on laxatives?

"...day may be less important than a concept called "transit time." Transit time is the time it takes for..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Postmarks

Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...the problem. Anyone can quote what a good mass transit system schedule should be, but until the traffic through..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

Naked City

Cap Metro's light rail proposals clear a major hurdle after receiving a "recommended" rating from the Federal Transit Administration.

"...months, or perhaps years, of waiting and nail-biting, the transit authority has finally received a ranking from the Federal..."

March 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...into effect. From the City's Smart Growth "Initiative" guide: "Transit Nodes -- Focus on higher density transit-oriented development within..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Postmarks

"...not have the population density to justify fixed (rail) transit, given its several population and employment centers. Rail works..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

"...of the $5 billion investment in the city’s mass transit system, and it’s vital to getting the project off..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Staffers in Vegas’ Tesla Tunnels: Still Not Clear Why!

Neither Project Connect nor AUS needs the Boring Co.'s services yet

"...for large-scale Austin projects such as the Project Connect transit system and a new midfield concourse at Austin-Bergstrom International..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Props A & B Score Easy Victories

The big engine that did

"...in the city and Capital Metro's Project Connect long-range transit plan. They then voted even more resoundingly for Proposition..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Zoom Zoom Zoom

Flitting from meeting to meeting, pretending it’s real life

"...a new white paper they're about to release concerning Transit Oriented Devel­op­ments, special zoning enclaves clustered around rail stations...."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...different housing types, and the need for efficient public transit, and they understand that we're growing and if we..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin at Large: Let’s Get Connected Again

What we can do now to prepare for the mobility future

"...agnostic as to what technology to use for high-capacity transit – rail, bus rapid transit (the real thing, not..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Show and Tell

Civic leaders have big plans for your future

"...The city of Austin and the Capital Metro transit agency this week each released – sort of separately-but-jointly..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...all modes of transportation: biking, driving, walking, and public transit. [inset-1-right]..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

What Does Austin’s Explosive Growth Mean for Capital Metro?

Big changes are coming, but it’s not clear yet what they will be

"...agency defends the system as it stands. The Federal Transit Agency ridership projections have been met for the 803..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...to have folks who believe that their mode of transit is a single-occupancy vehicle. Those are the ones who..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Under the Bus: Next Stop at the ATU

A former employee has filed a lawsuit of racial and sexual discrimination against the transit union

"...When we last talked at length to Amalgamated Transit Union 1091 President Jay Wyatt, in mid-November, he said..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Funding Questions Follow Cap Metro's Court Win

Court victory creates more tension between labor and transit agency

"...strange enough, a June 8 court victory for the transit agency made it a little weirder. And even though..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Watson to Take Cap Metro Wheel

Public sector experience clinched the deal for transit board

"...7-0 to hire the current CEO of Orlando's LYNX transit system to fill the same position here. "Ms. Watson's..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Aerobic City

Ideas from "Rx for Healthy Places"

"...Healthy Places. Another take away for Riley: “An effective transit system can also play a huge part in promoting..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro CEO Candidates on Accessibility, Finances

Forum brings out candidates' views on agency's biggest challenges

"...on transportation issues but previously in executive positions with transit systems in New Jersey and Buffalo. Her competitor for..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: 'Every Day It's Getting Worse'

Strategic Mobility Plan marks a way out of permanent gridlock

"...helicopter). The city is poised to plunge into the rail-transit business – with its central-city circulator Austin Urban Rail..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

New Urbanism Comes to East Riverside

Tranforming car-heavy Riverside into a pedestrian-friendly place to live and work

"...draft master plan hinges on the premise that rail transit will run down Riverside Drive, between I-35 and Ben..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Streetcar Proposal: A Play in Two Acts?

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...city of Austin/Capital Metro proposal be submitted to the Transit Working Group of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization?..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

New Rail Plan Rolled Out

The latest line on streetcars

"...a new streetcar system – also called ultralight rail transit – to serve Downtown and Central Austin. Alternately, the..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Parking Enterprise

If approved, Parking Enterprise Fund Resolution will invest in garages available to public, with revenues providing funding for transit, trails, sidewalks, and bike paths

"...the public; enterprise revenues will provide long-term funding for transit, trails, sidewalks, and bike paths. State and federal dollars..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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