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V. PROJECT USE AND BENEFITS A. Describe how the project will compiement the movement of people and goods of the surface transportation system: (Limeed M 900 chwWters) The Gross-''own Pathway will tae the spine of the City's bicycle and pedestrian system. It wili prc`? de a : -ansportation corridor that will afford safe transportation for persons who choose an alterative form of travel from motorized vehicles. Once constructed, the trail will create a direct passage for non-motorized vehicles from IH35 to the University. The trail will facilitate the movement of pedestrians & cyclists in a safe and efficient manner within the City's transportation network of thoroughfares, collector streets and open spaces. The intent of the City. with its many partners, is to snake San Marcos a bicycle & pedestrian friendly community by providing safe linkages to schools, businesses, parks & open spaces. B. Describe the activities and benefits that the project prcvides under the categoq which it qualifies: !Limitact to POO characters) --I,a project qua:iftes under the "Provision of Facilities for Pedestrians & Bicycles". The proposed project will be independent of the existing roadways, but at the same time aford safe travel on a more direct path for those that travel them. The path will extend from IH35 at the San Marcos Visitor Center, beside the Nature Center, through Lucio Park, accross Cheatham St, through Rio Vista Park, under an existing railroad, into City Park, connecting to a University funded trail that is currently in design for construction. At. the end of this portion of the trail that is under design, the last portion of the TE trail proposed in this application, will complete the great loop along Charles Austin (Dr. past the River Center and the planned Unirsity Visitor Center then on to campus. C, Descr':t:e how the project will improve social, economic an 4 envirc imental aspects of the area, region or state: ?!!? (L;m('ed to SI/L G''J !E Sf Sar r.?Iarcos is c=-i eated to becoming a bikeiped friendly city. Through the lurtner development of the rig aitr ke trail system, the City & university will encourage the use of non-motcnzed vehicles, which will reduce the use of fossil fuels for travel, decreasing greenhouse gas emmissions. Bike: pods will save their gas dollars by using human power to move about the community. The businesses and schools will benefit from having such a safe trail system available which twil bring shoppers and students to their doors. Eic.cles are much less expensive to maintain and operate than cars,. allowing the cost sa,,?ngs ,o be spent within the community. The hike./bike trail will be used for events incl-ding runs and bicycle rides which always bang 1000's of people to town with their tcu, SM dollars D. Tell us who will benefit from the project and how: liirrMed to 800 ,Cnara: tern) Stuaen's, citizens, the health conscious and the environmentally conscious will benefit frc-i havirg trail available for their use. The positive consequences of biking as a healthy made of transportation, or as a purely recreational ac...::y, span across many aspects of our lives. They can to expressed in terms of the I,ea:th of the enAionment Land resulting health of all livirg :n nos), as well as the health, of individuals who are more physically active. A transport at son system that is more conducive to bicycling can reap many benefits in terms of reduced traffic congestion and improved quality of life. \Nith the City's emphasis on bicycle mobility, an increased economic vitality and a more equitable society that provides transportation choices for all citizens will be realized. 3 ofa