GH222, I'm retired military and have lived and worked all over the country and the world. Austin is by far the most 2 wheeled friendly city I've ever lived in the US. Unfortunately, like most cities with a strong local economy, it's attracted folks from all over the world. In vehicle accidents not involving alcohol, my guess is that at least 50% of them involve folks who've moved here within the last year. Another problem is that road construction is lagging very far behind Austin's(and the rest of Texas as well) growth. The spandex gangs also have an awful reputation around here as well. I nearly hit one at RR620 and FM2222 who decided to jay-cross FM 2222 during a high traffic period(5-8pm). He was obviously short cutting through the parking lots to avoid the light and traffic.. I-35 isn't anywhere near as bad as I-10 in Phoenix, San Antonio or Houston. If you really want to see bad drivers, try Seoul, Korea or Dubai!