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Toll 183A extension to break ground, improve quality of life

By Joseph M. de Leon and Rob Heidrick Friday, 19 March 2010 00:15

A ground breaking is scheduled March 25 on the 18-month, 5-mile lengthening of the toll road from FM 1431 to just north of RM 2243, seven years ahead of schedule.

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Capital Metro's Red Line to open March 22

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 19 March 2010 00:10

Capital Metro will open its passenger rail service March 22, six years, $105 million and one contractor change after the project was first approved in November 2004.

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Dangerous intersections

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 19 March 2010 00:00

Based on crash data collected from the Texas Department of Transportation, reporters at Community Impact Newspaper compiled a list of the 20 most dangerous intersections in Austin.

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Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Program underway

By Joseph M. de Leon Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:59

Writing a trashy 350-word essay can help Texas high school seniors earn money for college.

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Capital Metro to open Red Line March 22

By Kelsey Wilkinson Friday, 05 March 2010 13:06

Capital Metro announced today its passenger rail service will open to the public March 22. This is six years, $105 million and one contractor change since the project was approved by voters in November 2004.

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Work on Brushy Creek Road to start this summer

By Joseph M. de Leon Friday, 19 February 2010 00:00

After a four-year delay, Cedar Park officials expect crews to start work on improvements to Brushy Creek Road this summer.

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Capital Metro wants volunteers to help with Red Line opening

By Joseph M. de Leon Wednesday, 17 February 2010 15:38

Riders will soon be able to take a trip from Leander to downtown Austin on a 32-mile commuter rail line that is nearly ready to open to the public. Capital Metro officials hope that will happen before the end of March.

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Most congested roadways in Central Texas

By Tiffany Young Friday, 22 January 2010 00:00

The Texas Department of Transportation recently published a list of Texas’ 100 most congested roadways.

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Capital Metro raises fares for 2010

By Joseph M. de Leon Friday, 22 January 2010 00:00

Capital Metro increased fares starting Jan. 18 in an attempt to shore up the growing expenses associated with transporting people across the Austin area and launching a commuter rail line from Leander to Austin.

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