Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

OUR VISION FOR EQUITABLE AND COMPATIBLE GROWTH

TRANSPORTATION An integrated multimodal transportation network will provide San Marcos with safe and inviting pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, and transit connections that will advance resident access and promote a more inclusive and equitable city and region. Transportation facilitates trade, travel, and social interaction. A city’s thoroughfare system forms one of the most visible and permanent elements of the community. It establishes the framework for community growth and development that, along with the land use, establishes a physical and permanent expression of long-range public policy. This element’s goals and actions align with recent and current planning efforts to provide a balanced transportation system and examine methods to expand the system to offer further choices for travel. To accommodate and plan for the change and growth in San Marcos over the next 5-10 years, the City’s Transportation Master Plan should be updated, as appropriate, to incorporate the projected growth pattern reflected in the Preferred Growth Scenario and the below goals and actions. In addition, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) should be incorporated in strategic areas to align land uses with transportation facilities.

Cycle Track along Guadalupe Street

Spin Scooters at the San Marcos Plaza Park (top) City staff installing new downtown street signs (bottom)

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SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024 SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN