TxDOT announced on October 7 that the department hasrecommended the No Action Alternative to the Federal Highway Administration.This decision, a response to citizen comments during the environmental reviewof Trans Texas Corridor-35, will end efforts to develop the TTC- 35. Citizens livingalong the I-35 corridor spoke up in public meetings and hearings, pointing outtheir concerns regarding the corridor. Though the TTC-35 efforts have ended, congestionon I-35 remains an increasing problem in transportation that must be addressedby identifying and implementing congestion solutions.

Click here to read the news release from TxDOT.

Click here to listen to the podcast with TxDOTExecutive Director Amadeo Saenz, “We're Starting Witha Blank Piece of Paper”

For more information regarding this recent decision, click on these links:

TxDot drops Trans-Texas Corridor altogether- Austin Business Journal

TxDot: I-35 toll twin officially dead- Austin American Statesman

TxDot kills last vestige of Trans-Texas Corridor- Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau

TxDOT announces end to Trans-Texas Corridor- WFAA