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Federal Funds Flowing Into Central Texas for Housing, Transit
Doggett announces $122 million in COVID-19 relief

April 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Federal Funds Flowing Into Central Texas for Housing, Transit
Doggett announces $122 million in COVID-19 relief
"...Housing and transit agencies in Austin, Travis County, and San Marcos are..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

CapMetro Drivers Test Positive for COVID-19
Riders on affected routes ask to monitor for possible symptoms
"...and one mechanic, have tested positive for COVID-19, the transit authority announced today, April 2...."

April 2, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

CapMetro Suspends MetroExpress Service, Eliminates Fare in April
New measures installed to minimize spread of COVID-19
"...encourage additional ridership. We ask our customers to use transit for essential trips only during the Stay Home-Work Safe..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Austin at Large: Everything’s Different Now
The new normal requires a lot of willpower, but also the chance to do things better
"...We're already hearing, for example, that the $1 billion transit investment proposed by the city and Capital Metro, which..."

April 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Starting Wednesday, You Can Ride the Bus for Free
…but also, don’t ride the bus or train if you don’t have to
"...In addition to previously announced strategies like rear entry..."

March 28, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service
Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19
"...will temporarily suspend MetroExpress service as part of the transit agency’s latest precautions aimed at combating the spread of..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures
School districts distributing free meals for students, parents
"...their cars; families who arrive by walking, biking, or transit will be able to pick up meals outside the..."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Cap Metro Begins Modified Transit Schedule March 18
New boarding and cleaning protocols also announced

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows
It’s closing time
"...government buildings providing essential services, schools or colleges, pharmacies, transit and transit facilities, the airport and airport operations, and..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines
"...The city has completed painting red 22 blocks of transit priority lanes Downtown, between Third and 17th streets on..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature

Cap Metro Begins Modified Transit Schedule March 18
New boarding and cleaning protocols also announced
"...Capital Metro, Austin’s public transit service, will operate on a modified schedule starting Wednesday,..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Closes Bars, Dining Rooms in Latest COVID-19 Measures
Gatherings of 10 or more prohibited; orders in effect through May 1
"...store that sells food and household staples) and pharmacies, transit and transit facilities, the airport and airport operations, and..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Mayor Bans Gatherings of 250+ People
New order aims to slow transmission of COVID-19
"...does not generally include office space or residential buildings, transit including airports, bus stations or terminals, grocery stores, shopping..."

March 14, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Big, Bold, and Costly: Austin’s Makes a Third Try at Rail Transit
The train is here
"...unveiled their recommended Project Connect (2.0) plan for high-capacity transit in Austin – an investment of nearly $10 billion..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

First Hearing for Land Development Code Revision Lawsuit
Plaintiffs claim city hasn't met state law requirements for zoning changes
"...new zoning. How close is the lot to a transit corridor? Is it in a floodplain? How big is..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears
City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic
"...Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan..."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

On Air: Election Post-Mortem, Project Connect Preview
Plus: Emily Beyda discusses her novel The Body Double
"...Cap Metro’s newly dropped Project Connect plan for high-capacity transit in Austin, a hugely ambitious (and $$$) set of..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Trains! Tunnels! Billions! Austin Gets First Look at Proposed Transit Plan
Next steps: public input, May Council vote, November election
"...has released its recommended Project Connect plan for high-capacity transit in Austin - with light rail in the Lamar/Guadalupe/South..."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines
"...Transit Plan Coming: Project Connect, the plan for our transit..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature

More Money, More Options for I-35
The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed
"...toward making I-35 (in Watson's words) "more functional, more transit-friendly, and less of a scar through our community."..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fear of Global Visitors
"...will put innumerable global visitors into our restaurants, hotels, transit system, retail establishments and elsewhere so the show can..."

March 1, 2020 Postmarks

How the Democratic Primaries Could Affect Down-Ballot Races in Austin
See what happens when the circus is in town
"...Austin, five City Council races and a huge rail transit proposal. But next week's (March 3) primary is the..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Final Laps Before E-Day
Countdown to Super Tuesday begins
"..."swing" district. (Among other things, Zimmerman advocates diverting mass transit funding to build more suburban highways, and constraining local..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: It's a Long Way From City Hall to the Landfill
Tensions over trash, and wheeling and dealing to Save Muny
"...housing around campus, improvements to traffic safety, growth of transit infrastructure in the area – but the specifics have..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin At Large: Let Me Make Things Clear
Yes, we need to move ahead quickly – but not recklessly – with a new land code
"...same ballot was the doomed Project Connect (v.1) rail transit plan, opposed by all but a few of those..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Adler Offers Olive Branch After Second Reading of Land Development Code
Code compromise?
"...6 acres in size. Unsuccessful ones would have prohibited transition zones in areas where localized flooding poses a risk,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Dem Sweep in Travis County Commissioners Court?
Four vie for a shot at Commissioners Court's last red seat
"...western portions that make up Pct. 3: better mass transit, more efficient use of water, protection against inevitable wildfires...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...As he began his transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Kirk Watson Begins His Long Goodbye
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...As he began his transition from partisan player into Elder Statesman, state Sen. Kirk..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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