Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'

Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council

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

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Streetcar Plan as Misguided as Invasion of Iraq

"...to the other; Berliners are encouraged to purchase monthly transit passes as a matter of rote. The lowest common..."

July 22, 2007 Postmarks

Capital Metro Strike Threat Looms

Despite citizen efforts to intervene, negotiations have not progressed

"...Park and Ride on Jan. 29 – represents the transit authority's lofty future goals. Cap Metro's pains to present..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...providing my input to Cap Metro for Austin's future transit plan at the June 22 workshop. However, as the..."

July 23, 2004 Column

Cap Metro Suceeds at Railroading if Not Envisioning

"...providing my input to Cap Metro for Austin's future transit plan at the June 22 workshop. However, as the..."

July 12, 2004 Postmarks

Anti-Rail for Austin

"...assessed data for rail regions in 13 categories, including transit ridership trends, congestion trends, rail cost effectiveness, safety, and..."

June 9, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

The feds punish transit authorities for carrying drug-reform ads

"...Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, claiming that an amendment to a recently enacted..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin At Large: Backseat Driver

Karen Rae resigns from Cap Metro

"...the D.C. funding game, as evidenced by the Federal Transit Administration's giving a positive rating to Austin's light rail..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

Light rail: "It's the future, stupid."

"...as ornery and independent as Texans. They use mass transit because it works; they use it when it is..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Fast Track

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

"...Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) voted to support the transit authority's application for federal light-rail funds. A little background..."

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

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Puzzled by Oppel

"...ask what he has in mind as the "modern transit system" that does not depend on some kind of..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Column

Light Headed?

What Commuters Want

"...and of that number the vast majority think public transit is one of Metro Austin's top three civic priorities,..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Building From Scratch

It Takes a City and a State to Raise a Village

"...Mueller into a progressive "urban village" -- mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, green, diverse, affordable, sustainable -- was first advanced by..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...Demand management naturally involves transit. The DAA has already taken the lead in sponsoring..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Turner Is Worthy

"...to a less car-clogged site, and run a rapid transit line from the new site to the old one...."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

Wrong Side of the Tracks?

Light Rail May Be a Heavy Burden for East Austin

"...its basic function, which is operating an efficient mass transit system, and has been unresponsive -- if not outwardly..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Assessing the Underwhelming Field of APD Chief Candidates

Nearly three dozen people applied. Will any make the cut?

"...Ernest Morales III, Chief, Metro Transit PD (Minneapolis, Minn.): Morales is one of two transit..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Manor, Lago Vista Remain in Cap Metro

Manor officials would have preferred Uber

"...The contests weren't even that close; in Manor, the pro-transit side romped with 78.8%, while in more conservative Lago..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Concerns About Equity and Worker Safety Push Project Connect Negotiations Into Overtime

Council to pass the joint (powers agreement)

"...Board of Directors, and the board of the Austin Transit Partnership – the new agency created by the city..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How to Get to Q2 Stadium by Car, Bus, Rail, Bicycle, and Rideshare

"Can I park at Q2?" and other burning questions answered

"...Capital Metro is increasing their transit frequency on game days. For people who don't live..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...in 1985 with an explicit commitment to develop high-capacity transit, would have a light rail system up and running..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

MetroLink: Going That Extra (First / Last) Mile

From point A to point B, so you can better get to point C

"...its entire bus network with June's "Cap Remap," the transit authority eliminated 15 routes that, even with the changes..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Big Money for Big Roads

Deciding how the Mobility Bond is spent on Austin's most traveled streets

"...the funds, prioritize congestion, multi-modal transportation service, connectivity, and transit service. Beyond that, the project is guided by a..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...more than two decades of planning and redirection. The transit-oriented mixed-use space will sit just east of I-35, between..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

What Would $720 Million for Transportation Buy?

City Council mulls the "Go Big" bond in preparation for the November ballot

"...in all – goes into developing out the seven transit corridors you see on this page. Here's a look..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Still Waiting for the Train

Will Austin ever get a proper light rail system?

"...The folks supporting transit rail for Austin are tiptoeing back onto the stump,..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

"...for future ridership – it takes money from other transit projects that would better serve current and long-term needs...."

Aug. 12, 2014 Postmarks

Cap Metro: Riding the Shuffle Bus

Downtown bus routes shift

"...that Congress Avenue was the slowest part of the transit system." Over­crowded and accident-prone, Congress had become a bottleneck..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Reading Railroad

Mayor's search for rail funding earns cheap shot from 'Statesman'

"...on our ability to establish an efficient, multimodal, regional transit system including roads, bikeways, buses, walkways, and commuter and..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...house and a huge yard because they can use transit." The group thinks lots of families would make this..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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