Category Archives: Regional Development

General Meeting April 28

Please join your Milwood neighbors for the spring General Meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Milwood Branch Library. We will have Cap Metro give us an update. An Austin Police Department representative will give us … Continue reading

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Why commuters are still waiting on Cap Metro’s train

Thanks to our Milwood neighbor Damon for pointing out this interesting article about the Commuter Rail and it’s current status. Transit agency says it didn’t realize how daunting a task planning, building and operating a rail line could be. Read … Continue reading

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Commuter Rail On Indefinite Hold

Seems that Austin’s commuter rail line that was scheduled to begin public service at the end of March has hit a few snags and is now on hold till further notice. http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/03/21/0321capmetro.html http://www.capmetro.org/news/RailDelay-CEO.asp

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Kramer Ln. To Be Closed 1/16 – 1/19

In preparation of Capital MetroRail service beginning March 30, 2009, we are making many improvements to the rail line and surrounding areas. Due to construction at the railroad crossing near Kramer Station, Kramer Lane will be closed to traffic beginning … Continue reading

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Long Center opens for a sneak peek weekend

The Long Center is opening up for any of you who are curious about what’s inside: March 6-7, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Performances by MASS Ensemble and building tours March 8, 10 a.m. – Midnight & March 9, … Continue reading

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Enchanted Forest update

Just in from the developer: Here’s a brief update of the Enchanted Forest project: We are about 2 weeks from paving streets, after which we will finalize the project and have it inspected by the City of Austin. All utilities … Continue reading

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Capital MetroRail Station Map

Found an updated map that shows the approved stations for the MetroRail line that will be going through our area. If you look at the map you will notice that there are two proposed stops in our area, one off … Continue reading

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