POSTING LANGUAGE: MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT: Consideration of a request to amend the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86' feet of right-of way, between existing Graytown Road and existing Abbott Road, and designating an existing segment of Abbott Road as a Secondary Arterial Type A, requiring 86' feet right-of-way, between approximately 3,250' feet north of the existing intersection of Graytown Road & Abbott Road and existing FM 1346. Staff recommends approval. (Marco Hinojosa, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner, (210) 207-4087, Marco.Hinojosa@sanantonio.gov, Transportation)
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tomika Monterville, MSP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment - East & West Connector and Abbott Road
SUMMARY:
A resolution amending the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86' feet of right-of way, between existing Graytown Road and existing Abbott Road, and designating an existing segment of Abbott Road as a Secondary Arterial Type A, requiring 86' feet right-of-way, between approximately 3,250' feet north of the existing intersection of Graytown Road & Abbott Road and existing FM 1346.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) adopted as a component of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan generally identifies the location for major roads within San Antonio and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The MTP assures an adequate transportation network that works to move people, goods, and services in an optimal and efficient manner through right-of-way dedication for future roads.
Previous Council Action
The MTP was adopted by City Council through Ordinance 49818 on September 21, 1978. Th...
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