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A movement to stop the proposed I-35 expansion through Austin and push for a transformational, community-based alternative! linktr.ee/rethink35

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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 30/05/2026
ICYMI: "The highway lobby employs hundreds of lobbyists, pends over $100 million every year, uses a full suite of advocacy tactics, and brings along public officials to keep us all in a car-dependent transportation system." blog.ucs.org/kshen/the-hi...
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The Highway Lobby Spends Millions to Make Sure We Pay Billions
Our car-dependent transportation system is no accident.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 06/05/2026
⚠️ACTION ALERT: Fill out TxDOT's Statewide I-35 survey today! ⚠️ Tell TxDOT to prioritize safety over speed, oppose highway expansions, and support better infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and transit! engagetxdot.mysocialpinpoint.com/i-35-texas-c...
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I-35 Texas Corridor Study
I-35 Texas Corridor Study Private Sector/Public Input Survey
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 01/05/2026
Speak up over the MoPac South expansion project before the deadline THIS Sunday a midnight! You don't need to be an expert. Just share your thoughts on expanding the highway and your visions for the future. Take two minutes now! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6666...
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MoPac South Public Hearing
Thank you for your interest and participation in the MoPac South Environmental Study Public Hearing.The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) and the Texas Department of Trans...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 17/04/2026
Big things are happening next week around the Mopac South project! (1) Wednesday 6pm: Town Hall docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... (2) Thursday 10am: City Council Resolution asking CTRMA to change the project to align with City of Austin goals! www.austintexas.gov/council/2026...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 13/04/2026
There are TWO comment periods open for plans at CAMPO: One says we must reduce vehicle miles traveled to reduce emissions! 👍 The other proposes dedicating the bulk of CAMPO funding to highway expansions.👎 Submit comments by 4/20! www.campotexas.org/get-involved/
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 05/04/2026
This is a really important survey asking about your vision for transportation in Austin's central corridors. It's quick and easy - fill it out by April 5!
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I-35 Central Small Area Mobility Plan - PublicInput
Your voice matters! We want you to share ideas about possible solutions to your highest priority concerns for the community surrounding I-35. Your feedback will help shape the plan s recommendations t...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 25/03/2026
There is an open house TODAY from 4pm-7pm for the Parmer Lane project between Mopac South and Whitestone Blvd. www.txdot.gov/projects/hea... Let TxDOT know that you want Parmer Lane to include shared use paths along the length of the project and that you oppose the addition of car lanes!
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 02/03/2026
Election Day is Tuesday 3/3! 🗳️ Find out what Travis County and TX state house candidates think about transportation: Travis County candidates: rethink35.org/2026-travis-... State house candidates: rethink35.org/2026-state-h...
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2026 Travis County candidates — Rethink35
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 26/02/2026
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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
also noise pollution in the U.S. is almost entirely from cars and it’s literally giving people heart attacks I wrote an article about it because it’s so absurd
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We Need To Do Something About Noise Pollution
Excessive noise isn't just annoying... it's dangerous
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 17/02/2026
Early voting in the primary starts today! Want to know what the candidates think about transportation? We've got you covered! Travis County candidates: rethink35.org/2026-travis-... TX state representatives for HD-49 and HD-50: rethink35.org/2026-state-h...
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2026 state house candidates — Rethink35
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 16/02/2026
Last topic for our Travis County candidate questionnaire series: how should Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority spend toll revenues? CTRMA has a lot of flexibility for what projects to build but the money is used almost exclusively to build more toll lanes. Full responses at rethink35.org
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 16/02/2026
Today's topic from the Travis County candidate questionnaire is regional rail! 🛤️ Check out some highlights from Precinct 2 and Precinct 4 candidates below. For full responses see rethink35.org/2026-travis-... 🧵
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 13/02/2026
Precinct 4 candidates share their views about how CAMPO - the regional body that decides how federal transportation dollars are spent - can do better. Travis County has 4 appointees on the CAMPO board. 🧵 Check out their full responses here: rethink35.org/2026-travis-...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 13/02/2026
Today's topic for our Precinct 2 Travis County candidate questionnaire highlights is CAMPO! 4 Travis County representatives serve on our regional transportation policy board, which decides how federal transportation dollars get spent locally. See full responses at rethink35.org/2026-travis-...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 12/02/2026
Travis County Candidates for Precinct 4 share their views about how the county should prioritize transportation projects including roadway expansions, trails and transit in future bonds. See full responses here! rethink35.org/2026-travis-...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 12/02/2026
Primary elections are right around the corner! 🗳️ Wondering what the candidates are thinking about transportation? Here are some highlights from our Travis County Commissioner Candidate questionnaire for Precinct 2. Full responses are available at: rethink35.org/2026-travis-...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 01/02/2026
Take a moment to support the Festival Beach Food Forest in their fight to protect city-supported plans for the Food Forest from impacts of the I-35 expansion. festivalbeach.org/pipeline
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Pipeline - Festival Beach Food Forest
Festival Beach Food Forest is facing imminent disruption from an unexpected and insufficiently communicated wastewater pipeline relocation associated with
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 25/01/2026
"If lane expansion were going to solve congestion anywhere, it would have solved it here. Instead, Texas ranks near the bottom of U.S. states in measures of urban congestion." Great article by Ryan Puzycki on why TX needs a new approach to transportation! www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/when-just-...
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When “Just One More Lane” Runs Out of Road
Geometry, Politics, and the Limits of the Highway State
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 20/12/2025
Congratulations NJ! 🎉 “Between concerns about induced demand, climate impact, and traffic impacts on the Jersey City and Hoboken communities, I have long opposed the Turnpike expansion as previously proposed,” said State Sen. Raj Mukherji, D-Hudson" www.nj.com/news/2025/12...
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Murphy scraps controversial Turnpike widening through Hudson County
The most opposed part of the controversial $10.6 billion NJ Turnpike extension widening project will be dropped, Gov. Murphy announced.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 16/12/2025
Check out this cool new graphic about the billions lost to the Austin economy due to its urban highways! www.thehumanecosystem.city/portfolio-1/... Great work from @thehumaneconomist.bsky.social!
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 11/12/2025
Yet another damning analysis of the CAMPO and TxDOT modeling used to justify the I-35 expansion... "Transport Truths" by @greggriffin.bsky.social published by Bristol University Press, devotes a whole chapter to the I-35 project. bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/transport-tr...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 11/12/2025
You could win free transit for A YEAR and other prizes by playing @capmetroatx.bsky.social bingo this month! Learn more about how to participate here: waypointblog.com/capmetros-sp...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 10/12/2025
"Approximately 18 % of urban and suburban US residents express a strong interest in living car-free." Note that this is unmet demand, meaning not including people who are already living car free. Let's give people choices! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Who is interested in car-free living in the US? Findings from a nationwide survey
The United States (US) is infamously car dependent, causing environmental, safety, and social problems. Car-free living is one way to combat the downs…
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Neil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
In addition to all of the other benefits already reported about NYC congestion pricing, "In the first six months of the program, air pollution – in the form of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and smaller – dropped by 22% in the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ)" news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
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Congestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs | Cornell Chronicle
Cornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s fiv...
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Urban Austin Reads @urbanatxreads.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Last week was special. So many folks to thank for Life After Cars in Austin — starting with everyone in these photos — but also our partners: @aura-atx.org @rethink35.org @bookpeople.com A place is special because people work hard to make it that way, and these folks keep Austin a cut above.
A group of eight folks, from left to right: Nathan Bernier, Vanessa Fuentes, Talib Abdullahi, Sarah Goodyear, Adam Greenfield, Cutter González, Abrianna Citta, and Doug Gordon.An on-stage panel consisting of Doug Gordon, Vanessa Fuentes, Talib Abdullahi, Nathan Bernier, and Sarah Goodyear in front of a screen displaying the Life After Cars book cover and logos for Safe Streets Austin and Urban Austin Reads.A photo of audience members smiling with Vanessa Fuentes at the centerA photo of an audience of roughly 100 people
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Kaz @kaz512.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Full house for the @thewaroncars.bsky.social book talk. @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social @aura-atx.org @urbanatxreads.bsky.social @rethink35.org #atx #urbanism #atxurbanists
Photos showing a full house
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 02/12/2025
New report shows that Texas could save BILLIONS annually by investing in multimodal transportation - let's do it! rmi.org/building-sma...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 02/12/2025
This Thursday at 8! Join Talib Abduhalli (Black History Bike Rides) Mayor Pro Tem @vanessafuentes.bsky.social, and @kutnathan.bsky.social to discuss the @waroncars.bsky.social hosts' new book, "Life After Cars". Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-war-on...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 29/11/2025
We're excited to join our community partners to welcome @waroncars.bsky.social hosts Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon who will be talking about their new book "Life After Cars"! 🤩 Join the fun on Thursday December 4, 8pm, 501 Brushy.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 23/11/2025
Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this!!!
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 19/11/2025
ICYMI! Please share your thoughts about TxDOT's Multimodal Transit Plan by 11/20! Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
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Texas SMTP 2050 Fall 2025 Public Survey
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 11/11/2025
We are SO excited about TxDOT's multimodal plan! Read on for more information and please fill out the survey to show your support for multimodal transportation in Texas! surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 30/10/2025
We're delighted to see access measures feature prominently in this new report on urban mobility! Sadly, the only kind of access measured in the report is access by car (1/3 of Americans don't drive). Hopefully the next version includes access measures for all modes! mobility.tamu.edu/umr/report/
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2025 Urban Mobility Report and Appendices - Mobility Division
Report 2025 Urban Mobility Report (5.1MB) Appendices Learn how we got the numbers and more in the appendices. Appendix A – Methodology (1.2MB) Appendix B – Change in Vehicle Occupancy Used in Mobility...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 09/10/2025
⚠️CTRMA is considering a massive expansion of US-290 between SH-130 and SH-95.⚠️ ✍️Please fill out the survey by 10/10! If you want, you can skip all the questions and just add a comment saying why you oppose the expansion of 290. wspengages.com/290Extension...
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CTRMA 290 Extension Project
An environmental study for mobility improvements to US 290 including the possible extension of 290 Toll.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 27/09/2025
We’re joining over 20 local orgs, and rock-star electeds like @paige-ellis.bsky.social and @bucyfortexas.bsky.social to celebrate the national #weekwithoutdriving! We hope you'll join us in intentionally experiencing life without a car next week as we work together to create a more accessible city.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 25/09/2025
Survey deadline extended! Please share your input about Rethink35's next steps by 9/25 11:59pm: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 23/09/2025
“How can you go somewhere and not have it be just you getting into a car?" says the director of Tyler's MPO who is looking at bringing light rail to Tyler, TX. We'd love to see CAMPO leadership thinking in this forward-looking way! www.texastribune.org/2025/09/23/t...
texastribune.org
A growing East Texas city is exploring a new transportation method: light rail
The Tyler metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic and cars.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 23/09/2025
Share your input on Rethink35's next steps! Should we stay focused on freeway fights, or broaden to other transportation reforms? What should our geographical reach be? We want to hear from you! Survey closes on 9/24. www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Did a car write this
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 12/09/2025
TxDOT wants to add EIGHT lanes to 183 between SH 71 and SH 130, including six frontage road lanes😡 Ever wonder why TX builds frontage roads to begin with? Check out this reel to learn more! www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
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Rethink35 on Instagram: "TxDOT is planning to add EIGHT lanes to 183 between SH 71 and SH 130. Most of those lanes are frontage road lanes. Ever wonder why we have frontage roads and how effective the...
164 likes, 7 comments - rethink35_atx on September 11, 2025: "TxDOT is planning to add EIGHT lanes to 183 between SH 71 and SH 130. Most of those lanes are frontage road lanes. Ever wonder why we have...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 06/09/2025
Want to join the Rethink35 board? Apply to be a Rethink35 board member by 9/10! rethink35.org/jointheboard...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 05/09/2025
🔈The moment has come! The Rethink35 et al. v. TxDOT hearing over the I-35 expansion will take place Wednesday September 10 from 2-5. Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party! actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
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Climate and Transit @climateandtransit.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Just a reminder that Florida spent 2.5 billion on widening an already gargantuan interchange in downtown Orlando called “the I-4 Ultimate”. It still regularly backs up with traffic.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 13/08/2025
Unsurprising but very sad to learn that fewer and fewer kids are riding bikes. A transportation system that prioritizes cars above all other modes robs kids of the mobility and independence they deserve. www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
theatlantic.com
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 12/08/2025
Who ISN'T haunted by Texas highways?
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 28/07/2025
I-35 lawsuit update! Stay tuned for more information.
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 22/07/2025
More lanes = less prosperity cayimby.org/blog/america...
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America's Highway to Hell (And Poverty)- How We All Lose from Road Spending - California YIMBY
Cities across America spend billions expanding highways and building parking lots, believing more driving equals more prosperity. However, new research suggests the opposite: regions with the highest ...
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 21/07/2025
Our July social at Barton Springs has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday! 🏊 Our socials are a great way to get to know the community, hear updates on campaigns, and learn how YOU can get involved in improving transportation in our region!
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Rethink35 @rethink35.org · 08/07/2025
We are so excited that TxDOT is starting to take walking and biking seriously. We need y'all to show them that YOU ARE TOO! 🥳 (1) ✍️ Fill out the survey BY 7/13! (Tips in 🧵) www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFVPDB (2) 🗣️Show up at the in-person open house on 7/8 bit.ly/satp-meetings
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