AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold the first of two Public Hearings to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2018-19; adopting a new Transportation Master Plan and Thoroughfare Plan; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2018-19, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: August 7, 2018
Department: Engineering and CIP
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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☒ Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
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☒ Transportation - Safe, Well coordinated transportation system implemented in an environmentally sensitive manner
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Transportation Master Plan
Background Information:
The City has updated the 2004 Transportation Master Plan using the City’s Comprehensive Plan “Vision San Marcos: A River Runs through Us” as a guiding document. The improvements identified in this plan will help to enhance transportation safety, minimize congestion, preserve local character, and protect the rivers and the San Marcos environment.
The following transportation master plan goals were established:
• Implement cross-sections that preserve character and encourage economic development
• Build a safe, efficient multimodal system that accesses key land uses
• Expand bicycle lanes and trails
• Build a connected, safe, and accessible pedestrian network
• Plan for transit to serve downtown and intensity zones
• Expand the greenways systems
• Maximize efficiency through best practices
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, City staff presented a Transportation Master Plan update prior to beginning the final adoption process. City Council had several questions on the plan which included bicycle facilities in the downtown and coordination with the Regional Arterials plan underway by CAMPO.
The public hearing tonight will be the first of two readings adopting the plan.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, City staff presented Transportation Master Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and a public meeting was held for the TMP. Craddock and Northwest Loop extensions were discussed in detail. The commission approved the TMP with a condition of removing Craddock Extension from the Thoroughfare Plan while keeping the Northwest Loop
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of Transportation Master Plan.