Transportation

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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Sen. Kirk Watson addresses transportation issues at Oak Hill meeting

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Monday, 08 March 2010 10:48

State Sen. Kirk Watson gave a dose of hard reality about Texas’ budget, which is faced with a $15 billion shortfall, and what it means for Austin transportation during a meeting of the Oak Hill Business and Professional Association March 4 at Cannoli Joe’s.

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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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City council hears expanded urban rail proposal

By Patrick Brendel Thursday, 25 February 2010 12:51

The Austin City Council heard an urban rail presentation from city staff today that would expand the initially proposed system that citizens gave input on during a December open house on urban rail.

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Build SH 45 SW Now Coalition demands answers

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Monday, 22 February 2010 14:35

Southwest Austin residents expressed their anger and frustration over traffic congestion at Brodie Lane.

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South Austinites want relief for local congestion

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Wednesday, 10 February 2010 15:29

About 50 south Austinites attended an Austin Mobility Forum at Bowie High School at 4103 W. Slaughter Lane on Feb. 9 to share their ideas about improving transportation in Austin.

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New air-quality standards may mean penalties for Austin business, transportation

By Eric Pulsifer Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Proposed smog standards could result in penalties for businesses and transportation in Central Texas

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City begins enforcement of texting while driving ban, launches news program

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Also: Urban rail update

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Transportation Report | Recent News - January 2010

By Yvonne Lim Wilson Friday, 29 January 2010 00:00

Ramps to be built at IH 35 and Ben White interchange; Coalition continues push for SH 45 SW

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City seeks feedback for transportation priorities

By Eric Pulsifer Thursday, 28 January 2010 12:55

Affordability or air quality? The City of Austin Transportation Department will ask citizens what values are most important in transportation projects what they would improve about travel in Austin via a series of forums from Feb 8–11.

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