Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...before. For the first time, all of the many transportation and governmental powers-that-be are talking collaboratively about partnering to..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice: Ask a Silly Question

The faux democracy of online push-polling

"...pushed through a set of interim regulations enabling trans­port­ation network companies (TNCs) such as Lyft and Uber to operate..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Can You Uber to Your Short-Term Rental?

Ride-for-hire regulations reach the dais

"...postponed from last Thursday, Dec. 10; and 2) the transportation network company regulations, previously considered by Council, sent to..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Low-Speed Ahead!

Council finally comes around on a pilot program for electric cabs

"...governing LSEVs having wound their way through the Urban Transportation Commission, they came to City Hall as that Place..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

C'mon Take a Slow Ride

Chaos still reigns in Uber and Lyft's wake

"...ride-hailing void, but thus far none of the new companies has been terribly successful in providing convenient, inexpensive rides...."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...• Incentives vs. Initiatives: The transportation network company debate is still dominating discussion at City..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Top 10 Local Political Stories

The city's biggest stories

"...1) Money Didn't Buy Love A lengthy battle over "transportation network" or "ride-hailing" companies ended with a May 7,..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...a new Request for Proposals. Contro­versy includes both rival companies and a new charge that Austin Resource Recovery is..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Logan Green Tabbed for SXSW

Lyft CEO becomes Interactive's fifth and final keynote speaker

"...Green, whose transportation network company (along with industry rival Uber) has disrupted..."

Jan. 27, 2015 SXSW Post by Chase Hoffberger

On SXSW Day 1, Protesters Condemn Army and Defense Sponsorship

Artists continue to drop out of the Fest in response

"...the festival’s U.S. Army sponsorship and hosting of defense companies like Collins Aerospace in the midst of the Israel-Palestine..."

March 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Council: Free-Net Ain’t Free

Austin Free-Net wins a reprieve over California competition

"...moves to add a franchise for “non-emergency” health care transportation … and buys more fluoride...."

March 6, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Rideshare Wars Round 2: Fare Thee Well

First TNC drops in response to Uber and Lyft's returns

"...their dominance in the local ridesharing economy. Already one transportation network company (TNC) that entered the market upon the..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Homeless Count, TNCs, and Council Races

ECHO's annual homeless count takes place January 23

"...• Talking TNC’s: Speaking of controversy, the disputations over transportation network (aka “ridesharing”) companies are likely to persist throughout..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Endorsements (Ouch)

How could we be so stupid?

"...you've heard the last of the moaning over trans­port­ation network companies, but in fact, the three biggest remaining questions..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...exile at Commissioners Court, where members will revisit the transportation network company (i.e., ride-booking) proposal, and also consider relaxed..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...City Hall to use the light rail and bus transportation corridors as rezoning gentrification projects. Think your property values..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...The city is home to a number of AI companies that are working on cutting-edge technology in areas such..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...$60 million in venture capital employed in Austin technology companies. In 1999, there was $1.1 billion. Anybody who says..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...aware of the 15-year study performed by the Texas Transportation Institute of 70 metropolitan cities (Austin included) that clearly..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable. Traffic congestion has steadily..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...wielding influence as lobbyists, lawyers, and consultants. It's a network that Dave McNeely of the Austin American-Statesman says "gives..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...16-21) presents President Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Transportation (and SXSW 2019 veteran) Buttigieg making his return as..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...plans to transfer what was once the Austin Music Network to a private for-profit venture, Austin Music Partners, led..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...council's move, consistent with a recent Land Use and Transportation Subcommittee decision, as a political cop-out, accommodating the on-street..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Las Manitas, 211 Congress, sponsored by the Guatemala Action Network of Austin. Call 474-5677 for info......"

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...write that this council has worked to offer "real transportation alternatives." This is a big exaggeration...."

March 1, 2002 Column

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...Champion told the council that the Texas Department of Transportation told the family the land would appreciate due to..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to private schools with no accountability. The Texas Freedom Network issued a scathing statement Monday afternoon, tying the one..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...for the latest on ACTV and the Austin Music Network...."

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

Postmarks

We Get What We Want

"...news gets viewers (hence profits), at least on a network level. The staff requirements alone to produce such a..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

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