Rethink35
@rethink35.org
A movement to stop the proposed I-35 expansion through Austin and push for a transformational, community-based alternative!
linktr.ee/rethink35
linktr.ee/rethink35
Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this!!!
You're invited! Join us on Dec. 4 for a can't-miss conversation with @sgoodyear.bsky.social & @brooklynspoke.bsky.social of @thewaroncars.bsky.social and local leaders about a future for Austin after cars.
Tix: bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...
Tix: bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...
November 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this!!!
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
Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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
Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6RQFQN
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
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
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/
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/
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...
mobility.tamu.edu
October 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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/
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/
⚠️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...
✍️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...
CTRMA 290 Extension Project
An environmental study for mobility improvements to US 290 including the possible extension of 290 Toll.
wspengages.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
⚠️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...
✍️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...
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.
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.
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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.
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.
Survey deadline extended! Please share your input about Rethink35's next steps by 9/25 11:59pm:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
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
Survey closes on 9/24.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Survey deadline extended! Please share your input about Rethink35's next steps by 9/25 11:59pm:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
“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...
We'd love to see CAMPO leadership thinking in this forward-looking way!
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/23/t...
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.
www.texastribune.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“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...
We'd love to see CAMPO leadership thinking in this forward-looking way!
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/23/t...
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
Survey closes on 9/24.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
Survey closes on 9/24.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rethink35
Reposted by Rethink35
Did a car write this
Breaking News: Voters on San Francisco’s west side ousted a politician who helped close a beloved coastal highway and turn it into a park.
San Francisco Politician Recalled Over the Great Highway’s Closure
Supervisor Joel Engardio was ousted by voters who were angry that he helped turn a thoroughfare into a park.
nyti.ms
September 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Did a car write this
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...
Ever wonder why TX builds frontage roads to begin with? Check out this reel to learn more!
www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
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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September 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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...
Ever wonder why TX builds frontage roads to begin with? Check out this reel to learn more!
www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
Want to join the Rethink35 board? Apply to be a Rethink35 board member by 9/10!
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
September 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Want to join the Rethink35 board? Apply to be a Rethink35 board member by 9/10!
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
rethink35.org/jointheboard...
🔈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-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
September 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🔈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-...
Join us Scholz garden for snacks and a watch party!
actionnetwork.org/events/i-35-...
Reposted by Rethink35
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.
It still regularly backs up with traffic.
September 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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.
It still regularly backs up with traffic.
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...
A transportation system that prioritizes cars above all other modes robs kids of the mobility and independence they deserve.
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
www.theatlantic.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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...
A transportation system that prioritizes cars above all other modes robs kids of the mobility and independence they deserve.
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
Who ISN'T haunted by Texas highways?
🚦 She’s in her showgirl era, but this Texas highway still haunts her.
Taylor Swift also hates the Katy Freeway
No one is safe on 'The Tortured Poets Department,' including Texas highways.
bit.ly
August 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Who ISN'T haunted by Texas highways?
I-35 lawsuit update! Stay tuned for more information.
July 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I-35 lawsuit update! Stay tuned for more information.
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!
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!
July 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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!
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!
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
(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
July 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
(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
👀
A vanishingly rare positive outcome from the megabill:
It seems to have killed Portland's expensive and unnecessary Rose Quarter I-5 expansion.
cityobservatory.org/the-rose-qua...
It seems to have killed Portland's expensive and unnecessary Rose Quarter I-5 expansion.
cityobservatory.org/the-rose-qua...
July 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Great new video from @nerd4cities.bsky.social on travel demand modeling! As CAMPO kicks off its review of modeling practices, now is a great time to get up to speed on how this stuff works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJ9...
Learn more about what CAMPO's up to here: www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJ9...
Learn more about what CAMPO's up to here: www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
I’m Not Saying Traffic Engineering Is Junk Science But
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
www.youtube.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Great new video from @nerd4cities.bsky.social on travel demand modeling! As CAMPO kicks off its review of modeling practices, now is a great time to get up to speed on how this stuff works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJ9...
Learn more about what CAMPO's up to here: www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJ9...
Learn more about what CAMPO's up to here: www.instagram.com/rethink35_at...
Due to weather, we rethought our plans to gather at Barton Springs tomorrow! 🤔
We'll let you know when the event is rescheduled - stay tuned and enjoy the rain! 🌧️
We'll let you know when the event is rescheduled - stay tuned and enjoy the rain! 🌧️
July 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Due to weather, we rethought our plans to gather at Barton Springs tomorrow! 🤔
We'll let you know when the event is rescheduled - stay tuned and enjoy the rain! 🌧️
We'll let you know when the event is rescheduled - stay tuned and enjoy the rain! 🌧️
3 more dead from a crash on I-35 this weekend. 💔
We are approaching 25 years of daily deaths on Texas roads.
We are approaching 25 years of daily deaths on Texas roads.
June 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
3 more dead from a crash on I-35 this weekend. 💔
We are approaching 25 years of daily deaths on Texas roads.
We are approaching 25 years of daily deaths on Texas roads.
Check out CNU's new report on Freeways without Futures featuring our fight against the I-35 expansion, and the work of our friends at Reconnect Austin!
Meet I-35 in Austin, Texas:
Two popular local campaigns are advocating for alternatives to expansion and are normalizing opposing highway expansions and envisioning highway to boulevard proposals.
@rethink35.org
#FreewaysWithoutFutures #HighwaystoBoulevards
www.cnu.org/highways-bou...
Two popular local campaigns are advocating for alternatives to expansion and are normalizing opposing highway expansions and envisioning highway to boulevard proposals.
@rethink35.org
#FreewaysWithoutFutures #HighwaystoBoulevards
www.cnu.org/highways-bou...
June 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Check out CNU's new report on Freeways without Futures featuring our fight against the I-35 expansion, and the work of our friends at Reconnect Austin!