Topic – Austin

Austin hoping to implement light rail

Commuter rail is problematic

Steve Hawley, Sep 03, 09.

But the proposal, which could be voted on in the fall of 2010, may suffer due to extensive commuter rail problems and a lack of potential riders.

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Austin to ban texting while driving, approve local Safe Passing Act

Takes effect in several months

Steve Hawley, Aug 27, 09.

The ideas, which some worry will be difficult to enforce, will not take effect for several months, during which time staffers will write the actual ordinances.

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Austin commuter rail to skip some stations, run fewer trains

Opening date uncertain

Steve Hawley, Aug 26, 09.

Capital Metro is concerned that people from outlying stations might fill the trains to capacity, denying other residents access to the system.

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Austin introduces bike-sharing, car-sharing for city employees

Attempt to reduce traffic

Steve Hawley, Apr 03, 09.

Austin has created bike-sharing and car-sharing programs for city workers as part of a pilot program to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

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