In their article, Austin American Statesman highlights the efforts of Kirk Watson to find funding for the expansion of I-35. He points to various ways in which the state could fund the expansion of the highway, however, is facing immense opposition to many of his proposals. Some of the proposals include tolling parts of I-35 to fund the project or even doubling the gas tax from 20 cents to 40 cents. Many opposed to these propositions fear this will exacerbate the already growing problem of affordability in the city with the added cost of living expenses. Many agree while there is opposition to the proposal, this is just the start of a larger discussion on what the state will do to accommodate the vastly growing state of Texas.
