Sponsored Post - from Castle Hill Fitness Looking for new ways to get in shape this summer? Check out all that Austin's eco-friendly gym, Castle Hill Fitness, has to offer. Castle Kids with Nicole Rause - Join Nicole this summer for a basketball-focused sports camp for kids. The next session lasts from August...
It's getting hot out there! Not only are the rising temperatures uncomfortable, but they also put a lot of stress on our water supply, as the heat makes thirsty plants and lawns require more and more water. That's why Austin Water is offering you the chance...
Calling all bike-riders! Be on the lookout for new bike signals, which are about to start operating at 12 intersections in central Austin. The new signals are designed to increase bike safety by making drivers more aware of nearby cyclists and making it clear when it's safe for bikes to...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Looking for a little dose of inspiration? Check out what the students at Bailey Middle School have been up to. After receiving several Bright Green Future Grants from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, students (and parent volunteers) decided...
Remember last week when we told you about openings on the City of Austin Bicycle Advisory Council? Well, as it turns out, the Pedestrian Advisory Council is looking for new members as well. The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) and Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) are citizen-led, citizen-elected groups whose monthly meetings serve as...
Are you an avid bus-rider? KUT needs your help. They're looking for nominations for the best and worst bus stops in Austin for a story they're working on. Questions they're asking include: Does your stop have correct signage? Does it have shade? Is it easy to access? Does it have...
Which type of public transportation would you like to see in Austin? Trains? Streetcars? Buses? That's the question Capital Metro is asking as it continues with its relaunch of Project Connect, an effort to bring high-capacity transit to Austin. As you already know, Austin is a bit lacking when...
Austin's go-to guide for all things ecohas just hit the news stands. The latest edition of the Austin Environmental Directory is now available for free at both Wheatsville locations, the Central Market on North Lamar Boulevard, and Half Price Books. Produced by longtime environmental activist Paul Robbins, the Austin Environmental Directory is meant...
Are you crazy for bikes? Would you like to help make Austin a more bike-friendly city? Then the city's Bicycle Advisory Council might be just the place for you. The Bicycle Advisory Council is a volunteer citizen group that advises the City of Austin on all things bike-related...
In case you haven't heard, there's a new place to ride your bike in town. The entire MoPac Mobility Bridges project opened to the public last month. The new network of bridges and pathways now means that you can ride your bike from south Austin all the way...