Program Overview

Goals & Objectives

I-35 is the most congested corridor in the State and ranks as one of the most congested in national surveys. As we address the congestion problem, it is also important to evaluate safety, operational, environmental, and aesthetic issues to better serve the many needs of the region and area residents. Throughout the community-driven planning process, input and ideas from the public will be sought to help guide the program and inform the strategies to be used to improve access and mobility to, through, and across the I-35 Corridor. With an emphasis on near- to mid-term projects and strategies, the program team looks to identify potential cost-effective projects that will accomplish the following objectives:

• Optimize existing facility
• Enhance safety
• Improve operations throughout the corridor
• Increase capacity
• Minimize additional right-of-way
• Better manage traffic
• Improve east-west connectivity
• Improve compatibility with neighborhoods
• Enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit options