AGENDA CAPTION:
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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.
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Meeting date: December 4, 2018
Department: Engineering and CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: NA
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Funds Available: NA
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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
The public hearing tonight will be the second of two readings adopting the plan.
On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, City staff presented Transportation Master Plan update during the regular Council Meeting. City Council directed staff to provide an update on CAMPO Regional Arterials Study and how it will impact the inclusion/removal of proposed Craddock Extension; to provide more information on the impacts of excluding/including Craddock Extension from Thoroughfare Plan before it can be adopted.
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.
On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, during regular Council Meeting, City staff was prepared to present the information requested by the City Council during May 15, 2018 Council Meeting; and for the first reading on adoption of the Transportation Master Plan.
Based on the TMP draft report citizen comments received during the meeting, Council directed the City staff to revise the report to incorporate comments and reschedule the first reading for a later date. The report is revised include text provided by Mayor and Council Member, a section on TMP development process and goals, performance measures, autonomous vehicles, induced demand, traffic & parking demand management, existing and proposed bike plan, TxDOT coordination and thoroughfare plan and CIP map. All maps are revised to remove Craddock extension.
During October 30, 2018, TMP Council Workshop, additional comments were received and the report has been revised to accommodate these comments.
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.