Livability News - Megaregion

Texas gets some bad scores in new report

Texas on the Brink

Marci Gilbert, Feb 16, 11.

Texas didn't fare well in dozens of factors including quality of life, public safety, and health care in a new report

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Dallas: Planning the future of downtown

Entering critical phase

Marci Gilbert, Feb 16, 11.

More people live in downtown Dallas than a decade ago, and a news Downtown Dallas plan aims to attract more residents, promote housing, encourage development

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Austin’s Cap Metro may soon become sponsored

Corporate names on buses

Marci Gilbert, Feb 14, 11.

Corporate names and logos could become a fixture on Austin's Capital Metro vehicles and facilities

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SA moving forward with transit project to Austin

Rail line with 16 stops

Marci Gilbert, Feb 12, 11.

San Antonio officials will continue to pursue a passenger rail line that one day could connect the Alamo City to Austin.

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Texas near bottom in ‘effective’ job stimulus spending

Only 27% for preservation

Marci Gilbert, Feb 06, 11.

2009 transportation stimulus money was not used as well as it could have been - especially in Texas - a study says

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New DART station could bring $200M impact

transit-oriented development

Marci Gilbert, Feb 05, 11.

The rezoning of 143 acres of land near the DART Bush Turnpike light rail station in Richardson could bring $200 million in fiscal economic impact.

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Complete Streets bill filed in Lege

Cyclists, drivers, pedestrians

Marci Gilbert, Feb 05, 11.

Texas lawmakers filed a Complete Streets bill they hope will help drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safely share the roads

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2 Top TxDOT executives leaving agency

Following series of criticisms

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jan 31, 11.

Texas Department of Transportation executive director Amadeo Saenz Jr. and deputy executive director Steve Simmons to step down amid attempts at reform.

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Austin redevelops as Texas leads in growth

Downtown plan leads the way

Alex Wukman, Jan 16, 11.

Austin is redeveloping downtown as the nation's eyes turn to Texas' growth

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TX gains most people in nation from 2000 to 2010

4 additional Congress seats.

Vilas Bhuchar, Jan 10, 11.

Texas gained 4.3 million people from 2000 to 2010, which tops the nation and gives the state 4 additional Congressional seats.

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