Tesla Cybercab launch in Austin tests regulatory model that could reach London streets
Tesla is preparing to launch its two-seat Cybercab in Austin, Texas, beginning with employee test rides before a public rollout. The self-driving…
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Texas DOT Pushes for Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Amidst Track Ownership Hurdles
A recent study by the Texas Department of Transportation highlights the potential for enhanced passenger rail service between Austin and San Antonio,…
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Austin Launches First Carless, Affordable Condo Community
The Ivory, Austin's inaugural carless and affordable condominium development, offers 53 residential units and three commercial spaces, aiming to reduce both housing…
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Tesla Cybercabs Begin Testing on Austin Streets Without Steering Wheels
Tesla's driverless Cybercab robotaxis, engineered without steering wheels or pedals, have been spotted undergoing engineering tests on public roads in Austin, Texas,…
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Austin’s Project Connect Shrinks Dramatically in Scope, Increases Cost
A major light rail initiative in Austin, Texas, initially approved by voters in 2020, has been significantly scaled back and is now…
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The Enduring Impact of Sustained Urban Vision: Lessons from Sinclair Black’s Austin Legacy
A recent reflection from Strong Towns highlights the career of urban designer Sinclair Black, whose decades-long commitment to Austin, Texas, exemplifies a…
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