AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2018-19, on the first of two readings, adopting a new Transportation Master Plan and Thoroughfare Plan; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: December 4, 2018
Department: Engineering and CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
Account Number: NA
Funds Available: NA
Account Name: NA
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]
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? 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 pe...
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