If God created Austin, Satan created I-35
I spent six hours driving from Austin to Dallas yesterday.
Since traffic was moving slow, the cops got smart, if they can't pull anyone over for speeding because of slow traffic, they should patrol the access roads. As a result you'd drive down the access road and encounter multiple traffic stops in a row from people trying to bypass the traffic. As a result people got scared of going on the access roads which only made things worse and reinforces negative stereotypes about law enforcement.
As usual most of the slowdowns and bullshit occurred in Bell County. No offense to residents but Bell County sucks for drivers. The access roads either cut off, loop around or are patrolled by so many cops that its not worth the trouble. Furthermore there always seems to be holiday road construction which only adds to the frustration.
Oh well, I get to come home, hang out with my mom and help clean. Happy Thanksgiving.