Tim Eyman, the lead organizer behind I-985, a ballot initiative that seeks to shape the way the Department of Transportation controls traffic in the state, made waves earlier this year when he took a $250,000 loan out on his house to finance the campaign after his long-time financial backer Mike Dunmire decided to back off this time around.

In an e-mail to supporters and media today, Eyman signaled that his efforts to pay back that loan are going swimmingly. He has brought in $23,316, more than three quarters of the way toward his monthly goal of $30,000. Coupled with a money matching deal with the Sam Adams Alliance, an interest group dedicated to the principles of government accountability, property rights and citizens initiatives, Eyman could see more than $60,000 come his way this month.

The initiative he is sponsoring would open carpool lanes to all drivers during non-peak hours, require local governments to synchronize traffic lights on heavily-traveled arterials and streets, and increases roadside assistance funding to clear out accidents faster with the implementation overseen by the State Auditor.