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Chapter 2 Sector Two Today Transportation Existing Thoroughfares The existing system of streets and thoroughfares in Sector Two have developed in response to historical development patterns and natural constraints in the area. The major thoroughfares that serve to bring traffic into an~ through Sector Two are Bishop Street and Ranch Road 12. The remaining streets in Sector Two are collectors that serve to move traffic within the area and to connect with the major thoroughfares. Bishop Street presents a unique planning challenge, since it serves as both a neighborhood street lined with houses and a major thoroughfare that bisects the area. Ranch Road 12 serves as a regional highway, funneling traffic through San Marcos. Traffic pressure, especially along Ranch Road 12, is expected to grow in the future. All streets in Sector Two are city owned and maintained, with the exception of Ranch Road 12, which is state owned and maintained. All traffic signals in Sector Two are owned and maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic Volumes The Environment and Engineering Department conducted traffic volume counts on city- owned streets in the fall of 1995. Traffic volumes represent 24-hour weekday counts. The traffic counts in Sector Two included: Location Date Count Bishop Street northwest of Hopkins Street 10/04/95 8,368 Bishop Street southwest of Ranch Road 12 11/15/95 4,667 Bishop Street northwest of Franklin Drive 10/02/95 4,085 Franklin Drive southwest of Ranch Road 12 10/17/95 2,745 Franklin Drive northeast of Furman Avenue 10/05/95 1,113 Perkins Street southeast of Franklin Drive 10/17/95 738 Franklin Drive southwest of Bishop Street 10/04/95 144 The Texas Department of Transportation conducted traffic volume counts on state-owned thoroughfares in 1995. Traffic volumes represent 24-hour weekday counts. The only state owned street in Sector Two is Ranch Road 12. The traffic counts in Sector Two were: Location Count Ranch Road 12 southeast of Bishop Street 13,600 Ranch Road 12 northwest of Bishop Street 6,700 Public Transportation There are three entities providing transit services in San Marcos, including Sector Two. Durham shuttle bus system provides shuttle service throughout the area for SWT students and staff. San Marcos Transit has two routes (Westside Historical and Bishop Street) that link the residential areas with the central business district and other areas of town. CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transit System) provides on-demand, door-to-door service for qualifying residents. 2-11