About this episode

The episode discusses the contentious debate within the Austin City Council regarding the future of Interstate 35 and the concept of highway caps.

How did the Austin City Council find themselves locked in a ‘death match’ over what to do about Interstate 35? Two councilors and two journalists talk through the fraught politics of so-called highway caps. Guests: Megan Kimble, Nathan Bernier, José “Chito” Vela, Mike Siegel Recorded live at the KUT Festival in Austin, TX.

People in this episode

Guests: Megan Kimble, Nathan Bernier, José “Chito” Vela, Mike Siegel

Topics covered

• highway politics
• urban planning
• local government
• transportation
• community engagement

Keywords

• Austin City Council
• Interstate 35
• highway caps
• politics
• urban development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Austin City Council

Places: Austin, TX, Interstate 35

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