>>1916793>Every single local leader in Austin and Houston does not want a freewayA few louder voices does not mean "every single leader". And if you were concerned about the freeways in Houston built in the 1960s and early 1970s, were largely welcomed with open arms.
There was actually a book published in 2003 (somewhat out of date) that details the history of each and every freeway in Houston. It has been out of print for years, but there's a free eBook version available.