Ord 2018-019/adopting Transportation Master Plan

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Ev0 1 '1 _ _ 0 o Build a multimodal transportation network that is safe and efficient for all users with direct connection to key land uses. - o Consider the balance of vehicular capacity and public safety with pedestrian and bicycle safety in the development of new cross-sections. o Preserve and balance the use of right-of-way for all modes of travel. o Utilize roadway types that create a comfortable pedestrian and bicycle environment, accommodating vehicular traffic in an efficient but calm manner. o Provide greenways for both recreation and transportation needs with bicycle and pedestrian linkages. o Implement a transit system that connects key areas of the City to provide the greatest potential to reduce vehicle miles traveled. o Provide facilities for pedestrian and bicycle through the network. Convert 5% of trips less than on mile to walking trips. Convert 10% of trips less than five miles to bicycle trips. - o Utilize the Thoroughfare Plan as a guideline on right-of-way needs for future and enhanced roadways within the City of San Marcos. o Implement cross-sections to enhance safety and operations of all modes within the transportation network. o Establish final alignments and cross-sections during the Preliminary Engineering process. o Maintain flexibility for successful implementation of all roadways within the Transportation Master Plan. o Reduce design speeds to support safe operations along roadways. o Consider travel demand management strategies prior to implementation of thoroughfare projects to reduce vehicular demand.