C1.08 - I-35 Corridor Congestion Relief

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The goal of our team's design project is to determine and evaluate two solutions to reducing traffic congestion on interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio, TX. By evaluating the solutions using total cost, sustainability, and feasibility, our group was able to determine what would help resolve this issue. One solution is the expansion of Interstate 35 (I-35) through the addition of a one lane toll lane in both directions that would be available to passenger cars only. This additional lane would help reduce traffic congestion by providing another lane of travel and offer commuters the opportunity to travel in a faster lane for a fee. The second solution is to construct of a new commuter rail connecting the major cities of Austin and San Antonio with additional stops in Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, and New Braunfels. This new rail system would help reduce congestion by offering a competitive alternative to vehicle-oriented options of travel.

Team Contact Information

From left to right (Skyler Garrett, Bryan Brinkman, Mason Holden, Andrew Gombac)

Team Project Manager: Andrew Gombac, adg160@txstate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Feng Hong, dld249@txstate.edu