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I ()/IJF Director of Public Affairs SWT August 11, 1994 ISTEA Enhancement Program Texas Department of Transportation 125 East 11th ,street Austin, Texas 78701-2602 Dear Proposal Reviewers: I am writing to express my wholehearted support of the San Marcos River Gateway Hike and Bike proposal. The project would serve many individuals in the city of San Marcos, as well as visitors in the community. As a San Marcos planning commissioner for nearly a decade and a three term city councilman, I have long advocated projects such as the Courthouse renovation being undertaken by Hays County, the downtown street and sidewalk improvements being funded through CDBG, and both the Main street and San Marcos! A Texas Natural! program now underway. It is a longterm goal of the community to revitali~e the historic Courthouse Square/Central Business District. A second goal has been to link downtown with our riverside parks, the new Library, and other public facilities. We have accomplished much in the way of public and private downtown reinvestment, and much in the way of linking such amenities as the Bicentennial Park, Veramendi Plaza, Nature Park and the Children's Park. Each of these projects has involved strong partnerships with such entities as the Nature Conservancy, Soil Conservation Service, Parks and Wildlife, and the citizens of San Marcos. However, much remains to be done. Perhaps the most important single project is to tie the facilities together and make them accessible to pedestrians and bikers--a "soft,!! visual and human linkage. The proposed improvements, if funded, will do just this. Thank you for your careful consideration. Sincerely, ß~ í-. ~ Billy G. Moore Southwest Texas State UnÍ\'ersit v -' - n__- (,(11 1'r11\~1,íty I)rì\,- San ;\~1'(\1-. le,\,!, ':\(.(,(,..1(,[5 r,'kl'lwn<:: 51 ~.~.15 -~20~ 1",\ 512.2.:5,203-'