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Barton Springs Road Safety Pilot Shows Positive Results

Reducing lanes means fewer crashes, less speeding

by Lina Fisher May 21, 2024September 30, 2025

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City Proposes Barton Springs Road Safety Improvements

Yearlong pilot would reduce car lanes and more

by Lina Fisher June 2, 2023September 30, 2025

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How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city’s Zilker Park Vision Plan

by Lina Fisher October 28, 2021September 30, 2025

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Thom’s Grocery

Picnic at Zilker Park? Make Thom’s your last stop.

by Barbara Chisholm February 29, 2008September 30, 2025

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Naked City

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Edited By Mike Clark-MadisonMarch 21, 2003September 30, 2025

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Barton Springs Eternal

The reconstruction of Barton Springs Road suffers another delay

by Amy Smith January 10, 2003September 30, 2025

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Road Rage

As the project rumbles toward conclusion, has the city fixed or fumbled Barton Springs Road?

by Amy Smith August 30, 2002September 30, 2025

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Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors

by Virginia B. Wood November 20, 1998September 30, 2025

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