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<br /> 34 <br /> RESOLUTION 1984-3R <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS REQUESTING THE STATE <br /> HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION <br /> TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ALTERNATIVE <br /> TRANSPORTATION ROUTES BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN <br /> ANTONIO, INCLUDING MASS TRANSIT AND EXPANSION <br /> OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35; DIRECTING THAT COPIES <br /> OF THIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE <br /> HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION <br /> AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS, the area of Texas stretching from the Austin <br /> metropolitan area to the San Antonio metropolitan area has <br /> undergone tremendous growth in recent years; and, <br /> WHEREAS, this area lS forecast to continue to grow both <br /> by natural increases and immigration; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary to address the transportation <br /> infrastructure to ensure that the region will be able to <br /> accommodate current demands and future growth; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Interstate Highway 35 is the only direct <br /> highway link now between Austin and San Antonio; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is important that alternative routes be <br /> studied so that the transportation system supports the growth <br /> which will occur; and <br /> WHEREAS, district officials of the Texas Department of <br /> Highways and Public Transportation predict that Interstate <br /> Highway 35 will be operating beyond designed capacity limits <br /> in the near future; now, therefore, <br /> BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN <br /> MARCOS, TEXAS: <br /> SECTION 1. That the City of San Marcos, Texas requests <br /> the State Highway and Public Transporation Commisson to <br /> conduct a feasibility study for alternative transportation <br /> routes between Austin and San Antonio, including mass transit <br /> and expansion of the current Interstate Highway 35. <br /> SECTION 2. That copies of this Resolution be forwarded <br /> to the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission. <br /> SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall become effective <br /> immediately from and after its passage. <br /> ADOPTED this 23rd 84. <br /> Emmie Craddock <br />