Waymo says its autonomous vehicles are making cities safer, but Austin leaders point to recent public safety incidents as evidence the technology still needs improvement.
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‘Words matter’: New APD policy says officers ‘should’ contact ICE
After Gov. Greg Abbott’s office threatened millions in cuts to APD ICE policy, the city has revised its general orders, rolling back limits between law enforcement and ICE.
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Austin pushes deadline to amend ICE policy as state threatens millions
Extension delays funding decision as Austin weighs legal risk and public safety dollars in ICE policy clash
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East Austin advocates say city redirected community parking funding without input
Austin’s Parking and Transportation Management District program reinvests parking revenue into neighborhoods, but East Austin community leaders say up to $1M was allocated without their input.
Posted inGrowth & Development
Austin’s aging bridges need $90 million. Where will the money come from?
Austin must repair or replace three dozen bridges as officials weigh costs, aging infrastructure and uncertain funding.
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Austin expands encampment clean-ups, as shelter shortage leaves few options
City of Austin ramps up encampment enforcement while officials concede there aren’t enough beds for those displaced.
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First the city overpaid its employees. Then it threatened to sue them.
Austin workers say city repayment demands felt rushed and unclear after $1.4M payroll error affecting hundreds.
Posted inEducation
City eyes closing schools in Austin ISD, other districts for public use
Austin’s City Manager will initiate conversations with Austin ISD, as well as other area districts and organizations, to explore partnerships for public use of repurposed land.
Posted inCommunity
Downtown’s Red Shirts: The workers keep Austin moving and safe
Inside the Downtown Austin Alliance program and the workers managing cleaning, safety and daily street life.
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Austin owns millions in parkland. Much of it sits unused
Though Austin has made headway in acquiring parkland in pursuit of green space goals, hundreds of acres sit untouched due to budget and time constraints.