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Traffic. It’s an Austinite’s favorite thing to complain about. That’s why we write transportation stories exploring the many solutions to Austin’s transportation woes – from bikes to buses.

 

Pickup - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

1 Million Rides (& Other Things You Should Know About Pickup)

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box If you live in one of the service areas, give Pickup a try! This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The

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Navigate SXSW - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Navigate SXSW Like A Pro With CapMetro

About CapMetro This post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin’s regional public transportation provider. Action Box Try public transit during SXSW! This post is sponsored by CapMetro. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good

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Prop 14
Essays
Amy Stansbury

$1 Billion For State Parks? Explaining Prop 14

There  are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. One of them, Prop 14, would create a $1 billion centennial parks conservation fund to grow our state parks system.   To tell us all about it, host Amy Stansbury sat down with

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Explaining Your Ballot Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Your Ballot: Travis County Props A & B

If you live in Travis County, you have two very important propositions on your ballot this year – Prop A (which is all about roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks) and Prop B (which is about parks).   To help you understand exactly what you’ll be

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Prop A - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Your Ballot: Travis County Prop A

Summary Travis County voters will have two important propositions on their ballot this year – Prop A & Prop B. Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th. If you live in Travis County, you’ll get to vote

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Future of Light Rail - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Future Of Light Rail In Austin

About the Austin Transit Partnership This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin Transit Partnership, the independent government organization responsible for the financing, design, construction, and overall implementation of Project Connect. Action Box Participate in the Light Rail Virtual Open House before May

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Light Rail Open House - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Save The Date For The Light Rail Open House

About the Austin Transit Partnership This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin Transit Partnership, the independent government organization responsible for the financing, design, construction, and overall implementation of Project Connect. Action Box Attend the Light Rail Open House on March 21st from

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I-35 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

What’s The Latest With I-35?

Summary TxDOT has plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin. Action Box Click the badge above to participate in the virtual public hearing. Been seeing a lot of headlines about I-35? Not sure what exactly is going on? We go over all the basics with

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Future of I-35
Essays
Amy Stansbury

The Future of I-35

By now, you’ve probably heard there are plans to expand I-35 through downtown Austin… but what does that mean exactly? And what will the impact be for our community? And the climate?   We cover it all in this episode of The Austin Common Radio

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airport changes - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Big Changes Are Coming To The Austin Airport

About the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport This post is sponsored by our community partner, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, our city’s airport, which is owned and operated by the City of Austin. Action Box Attend the Airport Open House on January 19th from 5:30pm to 8pm at

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Vision Zero - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Eliminating Traffic Deaths In Austin

About the City of Austin Transportation Dept. This post is sponsored by our community partner, the City of Austin Transportation Department, whose mission is to provide the safest and most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable roadway, bikeway, walkway and transit system for our community. Action Box

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Walk Bike Roll - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Building Urban Trails, Sidewalks, & Bike Paths More Equitably

About the City of Austin Public Works Dept. This post is sponsored by our community partner, the City of Austin Public Works Department, which designs, manages, and inspects major capital improvement projects and maintains Austin’s network of trails. Action Box Take the ATX Walk Bike

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