Ord 2018-019/adopting Transportation Master Plan

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TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE CONSTRAINTS This Transportation Master Plan seeks to implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan by framing a future transportation network focused on multimodal mobility, connectivity and Zoning for accessibility, implemented in an environmentally sensitive manner. The recommendations Character and projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan were developed to support the 13 111 r% AM _ Comprehensive Plan Preferred Scenario and create a cohesive strategy for growth in San Marcos. The Comprehensive Plan Preferred Scenario Map created Intensity Zones to accommodate the City's future growth. Intensity Zones are defined as areas of change where the intent is to develop or redevelop. They are envisioned as well-planned areas where short trips meet daily needs, reducing the need to drive. The zones are built on a walkable, complete community concept and include open spaces and trails. A key goal of this Transportation Master Plan is to develop a connected transportation system that provides route options throughout the City. The Transportation Master Plan establishes a framework for high capacity transit service that provides enhanced connectivity between the intensity zones, connecting users to a robust system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout each zone. Character based zoning proposed in Code SMTX coordinates street design with adjacent development, by paying careful attention to the configuration, number and dimension of travel lanes, on -street parking, street landscaping, sidewalk widths and bicycle infrastructure. The Transportation Master Plan provides updated cross-sections designed around these character zones. These cross-sections will be used to guide street design as growth and development occur, helping to ensure that the character of neighborhoods and communities are protected and evolve in a thoughtful and planned manner.