Expanding I-35 is a
bad deal
for Texans
20+ lanes wide • $5+ billion wasted • 8+ years of construction • 100+ bulldozed homes & businesses • Worse traffic
Action Alerts
Join Rethink35 in opposing another wasteful and harmful highway expansion!
TxDOT proposes to expand ten miles of 183 from today’s four lanes to TWELVE LANES. Sign our petition to say you OPPOSE this highway expansion!
We’re fighting for smarter ways forward
Rethink35 is a grassroots movement fighting the planned I-35 expansion through Austin, Texas.
We are pushing for a study of alternatives, including rerouting non-local traffic and replacing the highway with a boulevard.
The state’s way is a highway
22 lanes, yikes
Demolishes over 100 homes, businesses, and schools
Increases road noise, pollution, and carbon emissions
Worsens congestion by encouraging more driving
We think cities are for people
New, affordable housing and local businesses
Wide sidewalks, protected bike lanes, more transit
Non-local traffic can travel around town, not through it
We stand WITH dozens of businesses, organizations, and elected leaders.
“I cannot support [I-35 expansion]... Wider highways don't work.”
- Greg Casar, U.S. Congressman
“This project is completely out of step with the will of the public.”
- Paige Ellis, Austin Council Member
“Why are we expanding I-35? We should be investing in transit.”
- Gina Hinojosa, Texas State Rep.
Wait, but…?
There’s some misinformation out there about traffic congestion and the I-35 expansion plan — we’ve got the facts.
Join the movement
In ways big or small
🖋️ Sign the petition
🗓️ Check out an upcoming event
📢 Follow us on social media
🤘 Volunteer with a team