Monthly Archives: January 2017

Chariot to launch late-night shuttle service in downtown Austin tomorrow, Jan. 27

A different kind of ride-hailing service will be available to downtown revelers starting tomorrow—for a limited time. Chariot, an app-based shuttle van service, will introduce its first late-night route serving riders going to and from…continue reading

New traffic signal at Steiner Ranch Boulevard, RR 620 to move forward

The stand-alone traffic signal project proposed for the intersection of RR 620 at Steiner Ranch Boulevard is scheduled to go out to bid in June, Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson Kelli Reyna said. The TxDOT…continue reading

Mayor Fielder remarks on Leander’s growth, new developments in state of the city address

During a Jan. 24 Leander Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mayor Chris Fielder said the issues that the city is dealing with are byproducts of its success. Fielder discussed the state of the city at the…continue reading

New Central Texas plan will outline walking, biking options

The Central Texas region has about 1,100 miles of bicycle facilities and another 1,500 miles planned. A new plan aims to connect those facilities and create a safer network for cyclists and pedestrians. The Capital…continue reading

MoPac contractor change-up: CH2M to subcontract remainder of express lane project

Citing a $66 million loss as a result of delays on the MoPac express lane project, contractor CH2M announced Tuesday it will subcontract the remainder of the project. However, the change is not expected to affect…continue reading

Renovated Joanne Land Playground at Old Settlers Park is now open

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAop5Hq1640?feature=oembed&w=640&h=360] The renovated Joanne Land Playground in Old Settlers Park is now open! The Parks and Recreation Department was fortunate to partner with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company to install first-of-its-kind equipment at the park. The…continue reading

5 reasons you should take this survey—it may save your life

The 2011 wildfires hit the Lake Travis community hard, creating devastating effects in the Steiner Ranch, West Hwy. 71 and Spicewood areas. For many residents, it took a long time to get back on their…continue reading

Without state action, retirement fund for teachers could shut down

If the Texas Legislature declines to take action this session, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas may have to shut down the TRS Care Trust Fund, which provides medical care to about half a million retired teachers…continue reading

Austin-area legislators talk transportation, local control and property tax reform

Four Austin-area state House representatives spent lunch Tuesday talking about major legislative issues, including transportation initiatives, local versus state control, and property tax reform as part of a monthly Real Estate Council of Austin event. Here…continue reading

Here are some takeaways from today’s city memo on Austin’s ride-hailing market

Ahead of a benchmark that requires nearly all ride-hailing trips to be completed by fingerprinted drivers, more than 8,000 drivers have completed fingerprint-based background checks, according to a Jan. 24 Austin Transportation Department memo. Austin’s…continue reading