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 • Turn Back of State System Highways — Develop recommendations to assist the City in determining the impacts and a schedule of "turn back" of the following State highways: Loop 82, SH 80/East Hopkins Street and SH 123. The Capital Area MPO 2045 Regional Arterials Plan includes "turn back" recommendations. 2.113- The Concept Plan for the Centers Component shall include: • Circulation and Connectivity -Develop a,multimodal connectivity plan. The concept shall address: o Identifying transportation opportunities and specific needs for all modes of transportation in the corridors and center. The potential for multimodal transportation connections between the Downtown/Midtown center and adjacent neighborhoods using the corridors. Specific attention shall be given to connectivity across IH -35 and the San Marcos River. o Improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle realm, appropriate sidewalks and bikeways, streetscapes, pedestrian crossings, intersection improvements, signals and other supportive infrastructure. o Identifying opportunities and specific needs for transit in the area. o Strategies for parking management, including on -street, shared parking, and other arrangements. o Other strategies that will help balance the needs of users traveling through the center, as well as those destined to the center. Addressing street grid'connections and redundancy, as well as mode shift will be crucial in this analysis. • Economic and Urban Development - Identify opportunities for context sensitive, mixed- use infill, grayfield/brownfield redevelopment, and new greenfield development (both vertical and horizontal) that creates a multimodal, safe, comfortable, and vibrant environment, destination, and investment opportunity. o The Concept Plan shall inclutle provisions for additional retail, services, entertainment and other amenities that will make the area attractive and provide basic services for residents and a unique experience for visitors. o Catalytic project concepts should be developed to examine the redevelopment of the three catalytic sites (City Government complex, SH 21 extension/SH 123 intersection, and the NW Corner of IH 35/Hopkins St intersection) that are conducive to multimodal transportation investment. This may include mixed-use or housing components. Pro formas, maps, renderings, and other pertinent information, shall be developed as part of each case study project. o Potential opportunities for public/private partnerships should be explored as part of this task. • Housing - Identify concepts and strategies for inclusion of an appropriate mix of housing types throughout the study area that serve the needs of the community and properly utilize and leverage the local and regional transportation investments in the area. This work should be based on the local characteristics and should include a broad spectrum of 13