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<br /> <br />'-fqg <br /> <br />Rural TIP <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />intersection at Highway 123 and FM 621. Although we understand <br />that TxDOT plans to initiate this project in the summer of 1996, <br />it does not appear on either the Federal or state Rural TIP for <br />1996 to 1998. We request written clarification of the status of <br />this project. <br /> <br />We want to encourage TxDOT to advance the Center point overpass <br />Widening project to a date earlier than 1998<. Traffic congestion <br />at this site of two major outlet malls is a serious problem with a <br />high volume of traffic using the narrow two-lane bridge and <br />inadequate intersection every day. The city of San Marcos has <br />already committed funds in our Capital Improvements Program to <br />widen Center point Road in conjunction with your project. The <br />design is complete and we were ready to bid the project, but <br />cannot proceed until TxDOT undertakes the intersection <br />reconstruction. <br /> <br />A TxDOT study indicated that the "best" design for Center point, <br />which would take the main lanes of IH 35 over the local road, will <br />cost $4.8 million. However, the proposed TIP provides $3.8 <br />million in federal funds for this project. We urge TxDOT to <br />supplement this project with state highway funds to assure the <br />project meets the best design criteria. <br /> <br />Finally, we wish to restate our support for the Hunter <br />reconstruction to five lanes scheduled in the Rural TIP for <br />and 1998. This project will provide safer access to two <br />schools and a heavily populated area in the San Marcos area. <br /> <br />Road <br />1996 <br />new <br /> <br />We request that TxDOT provide a written response to our city <br />council regarding the status of each of our priori ties, including <br />when they are likely to appear as designated TxOOT projects. <br /> <br />sincerely, <br /> <br />~. <br /> <br />Robert T. Mooney <br />Mayor Pro-Tern <br /> <br />cc: Texas Transportation Commission <br /> <br />Enclosure <br />