Res 2019-090/approving and Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization relating to a Platinum Planning Study to enhance Multimodal Transportation in the City of San Marcos and Capital Area

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Capital Area MPO and City of San Marcos Platinum Planning Study and Texas State University property and is a linkage for parkland and municipal facilities. The City is currently considering a public private redevelopment of several tracts in this area. In 2018, the City of San Marcos adopted a new Development Code to allow higher density opportunities in the Midtown area which currently consists of traditional, automobile oriented commercial and multi -family developments. The City is also currently engaged in relevant planning efforts with Texas State University to study options for more seamless transit service and consideration of multi -modal facilities to support the transit effort is important to the center. The study area also includes multiple on -system TxDOT roadways which need to evolve to support multi -modal travel with adjacent mixed-use land use rather than the original rural/suburban land use in place. The San Marcos Platinum Planning Study includes multiple corridors and centers: 1. Corridor Plan — Development of a set of context -sensitive corridor concepts and strategies for several miles on Guadalupe Street (SH 123), Hopkins Street, and a future north/south connector corridor east of IH -35 (possible SH 21 extension), which addresses access management strategies, multi -modal transportation elements, safety improvements, operational improvements, and recommendations for a private realm built -form that supports different modes of transportation and a sense of place. 2. Centers Plan — Development of concepts and strategies for a vibrant mixed-use center oriented around the Downtown and Midtown Neighborhoods, as well as other key nodes in the study area such as the proposed redevelopment of the City Government complex. This includes development concepts for a dense mixed-use core (Downtown and Midtown) and catalytic sites (City Government complex, SH 21 extension/SH 123 intersection, NW Corner of IH 35/Hopkins St intersection), providing services and amenities which encourage the use of multiple modes of transportation. The consultant should have experience and knowledge in planning for implementation consistent with the Platinum Planning Program elements: 1. Multimodal and Mixed -Use — Create connections to housing, jobs, and services through the establishment of dynamic mixed-use environments, well-connected street grids, high-quality transit options, as well as safe and useful pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. 2. Housing — Develop a mix of housing types and price points appropriate for the study area context that provides living options that can accommodate a variety of incomes, abilities, and familial types. 3. Environment — Create a healthy environment that proactively protects and enhances air, water, land, and people. 4. Economic Development — Promote the economic competitiveness of the study area to yield positive impacts on the local tax base, high-quality jobs, and community services. S. Equity — Create positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes for all residents and stakeholders in the study areas while minimizing adverse impacts. 2