Reconnect Austin

Reimagining I-35 as public space. Reconnecting the city. People-focused urban design and transportation. RTs ≠ endorsements.

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

Tomorrow is the day to support Austin City Council in deciding to fund capping over the rebuild of I-35. You can sign up to speak, or in favor but not to speak, at the kiosks in city hall before 9:15 am.

[Council Member Zo Qadri, District 9 @CMZoQadri]

I'm proud to stand with our entire Central Texas state delegation in urging Austin to pass Cap and Stitch.

Reconnecting communities is how we right historic wrongs, cast a vote aligned with our values, and build a city worthy of our future.

Let’s lead.

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

Livestream today re: I-35 cap in Austin. KUT at 12 noon https://t.co/vCGCQbAeDI

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

2/2 Register here: https://t.co/kpZWqerBNF
More information on legislative priorities, schedule for the day, and recording of training for the event are here: https://t.co/K5FFJGbI51
This event organized by the Texas Street Coalition. Together, we can drive positive change! 📷📷

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

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Get Involved: Transportation Advocacy Day 2025!
Join us on April 3rd, 2025, for an impactful day advocating for transportation improvements! We're excited to provide transportation from Houston to Austin to ensure everyone can participate.
#TransportationAdvocacy #TxSC2025

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

Thank you!!!

With your help, over 300 comments were submitted calling for better federal oversight of TxDOT.

Thank you to all who submitted comments and contacted their electeds. The people of Texas deserve a fair and just transportation system.

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

TODAY, Monday 12/9, is the last day to submit comments!

Short on time? This pre-written comment form takes only 30 seconds: https://t.co/9GQ0YObvLd

Have a few minutes? Check out our comment guide: https://t.co/49U75jrh4T

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

TxDOT has been grading its own homework for years, and Texans are suffering for it. We need you to help us in 3 ways:

1. Submit a comment (guide is here: https://t.co/49U75jrh4T)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: https://t.co/KjLFL54xm2
3. Share!

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

You can help the people of Texas with just one click!

@americawalks has put together a fantastic prewritten comment form so you can tell the federal government: "TxDOT should not be grading its own homework!"

Take 30 seconds and send in a comment!

https://t.co/9GQ0YObvLd

[Mose Buchele @MoseBuchele]

The I-35 expansion is not just another highway project, it will define the next decade for us around Austin. @KUTnathan, the web and multimedia teams treat it with the seriousness and scrutinty it deserves with this essential online resource. Fantastic!
https://t.co/FAPf3Ps2b6

[Nathan Bernier @KUTnathan]

ULTIMATE I-35 NORTH WALKTHROUGH: Wondering exactly what TxDOT is doing right now to the highway from U.S. 290 to SH 45 North?

Here's a brand new guide with photos and technical illustrations showing exactly what's coming to I-35 in North Austin.

https://t.co/IHR4rLBstw

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

TxDOT is abusing their power of self-certification!
Thank you to @StreetsblogUSA and @streetsblogkea
for the great coverage of this issue.

You can help!

1. Submit a comment (guide: https://t.co/49U75jrh4T)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: https://t.co/KjLFL54xm2

[Streetsblog USA @StreetsblogUSA]

A carveout in federal law grants seven states authority to conduct their own environmental assessments on transportation projects.

But advocates say that Texas abuses that power. https://t.co/rRVmsXJTxH

[Rethink35 - Stop I-35 expansion & demand better! @rethink35]

Get those comments in by December 9 to prevent TxDOT from being able to grade its own homework!

https://t.co/4jKQtWLGWF

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

Due November 24:

Submit your feedback on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative! https://t.co/FVilaR7G1C

This is a great proposal that has the potential for big changes in downtown Austin! Don't miss the chance to weigh in and share your thoughts.

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

Join us on zoom https://t.co/rG3XpxdxXB for office hours! Come with any questions you have & we will answer them. Drop in any time between 6 and 7:30 pm tonight!

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

We are having office hours TONIGHT! Come by if you have any questions or just want to sit and work together on your comments!

Join our virtual office hours this evening on zoom: https://t.co/rG3XpxdxXB from 6pm - 7:30pm CST. Drop in at any time!

[Stop TxDOT I-45 @StopTxDOTi45]

Three Ways to Fight for NEPA Assignment Reform! - https://t.co/mQGQh4ZLjH

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

We are having office hours TONIGHT! Come by if you have any questions or just want to sit and work together on your comments!

Join our virtual office hours this evening on zoom: https://t.co/rG3XpxdxXB from 6pm - 7:30pm CST. Drop in at any time!

[Reconnect Austin @ReconnectAustin]

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

TxDOT has been grading its own homework for years, and Texans are suffering for it. We need you to help us in 3 ways:

1. Submit a comment (guide is here: https://t.co/49U75jrh4T)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: https://t.co/KjLFL54xm2
3. Share!

[Rethink35 - Stop I-35 expansion & demand better! @rethink35]

TxDOT should definitely NOT be certifying its own environmental reviews & now's the time to weigh in!

Your message can be short and sweet, just convey that you don't think the agreement should be renewed which gives TxDOT this authority.

https://t.co/4jKQtWMeMd

[Stop TxDOT I-45 @StopTxDOTi45]

As always, thank you @megankimble for your reporting!

Stop will be hosting virtual offices hours next Tuesday from 6-7:30pm CST if you want help crafting your comments! We need to let our elected officials know that NEPA assignment is failing Texans!

https://t.co/xj0XnNPU7M

[Rethink35 - Stop I-35 expansion & demand better! @rethink35]

It's time to weigh in!

https://t.co/xd2dqm1r8L

Tell your representatives that you do NOT support the agreement that allows TxDOT to environmentally review its own projects, with no checks and balances or federal oversight.