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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.
Livestream today re: I-35 cap in Austin. KUT at 12 noon kut.org/transportation/2025-…
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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
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More information on legislative priorities, schedule for the day, and recording of training for the event are here: texasstreetscoalition.org/te…
This event organized by the Texas Street Coalition. Together, we can drive positive change! 📷📷
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.
ALT Graphic shows Reconnect Austin logo, a few fireworks, and text that reads: Thank you!!! With your help, over 300 comments were submitted calling for better federal oversight of TxDOT. Thank you for your advocacy!
TODAY, Monday 12/9, is the last day to submit comments!
Short on time? This pre-written comment form takes only 30 seconds: votervoice.net/AmericaWalks/…
Have a few minutes? Check out our comment guide: tinyurl.com/4nsesrv2
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: tinyurl.com/4nsesrv2)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: tinyurl.com/4p5yvmz5
3. Share!
ALT Hey ya'll. Help us reform TxDOT's NEPA Assignment with 3 simple steps! 1- Submit an action letter. 2- Write a comment on the MOU. 3- Share with your friends and family.
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!
votervoice.net/AmericaWalks/…
Reconnect Austin retweeted
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!
kut.org/i-35-expansion-austi…
Reconnect Austin retweeted
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.
kut.org/transportation/2024-…
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: tinyurl.com/4nsesrv2)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: tinyurl.com/4p5yvmz5
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. usa.streetsblog.org/2024/11/…
Reconnect Austin retweeted
Get those comments in by December 9 to prevent TxDOT from being able to grade its own homework!
actionnetwork.org/letters/re…
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. usa.streetsblog.org/2024/11/…
Due November 24:
Submit your feedback on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative! storymaps.arcgis.com/stories…
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.
Join us on zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/8438934673… for office hours! Come with any questions you have & we will answer them. Drop in any time between 6 and 7:30 pm tonight!
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: us02web.zoom.us/j/8438934673… from 6pm - 7:30pm CST. Drop in at any time!
Reconnect Austin retweeted
Three Ways to Fight for NEPA Assignment Reform! - mailchi.mp/2dd0e8989f54/swar…
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: tinyurl.com/4nsesrv2)
2. Send a letter to your Reps & Sens: tinyurl.com/4p5yvmz5
3. Share!
ALT Hey ya'll. Help us reform TxDOT's NEPA Assignment with 3 simple steps! 1- Submit an action letter. 2- Write a comment on the MOU. 3- Share with your friends and family.
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: us02web.zoom.us/j/8438934673… from 6pm - 7:30pm CST. Drop in at any time!
Reconnect Austin retweeted
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.
actionnetwork.org/letters/re…
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Reconnect Austin retweeted
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!
us02web.zoom.us/j/8438934673…
TxDOT enforces its own compliance with federal environmental law. Now, that's up for review. Latest in @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Reconnect Austin retweeted
It's time to weigh in!
actionnetwork.org/letters/re…
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.
TxDOT enforces its own compliance with federal environmental law. Now, that's up for review. Latest in @HoustonChron houstonchronicle.com/politic…