DEPARTMENT: Transportation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tomika Monterville, MSP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment: East and West Connector
SUMMARY:
An ordinance amending the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of East and West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86 feet of right-of way, between approximately 1580 feet east of existing Montgomery Road and existing Cagnon Road.
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. The MTP has been amended several times through the years to calibrate and realign the thoroughfares along with development of the greater San Antonio metropolitan area. The MTP is generally built as development occurs. In 1986, East and West Connector from 1604 to the Bexar/Medina County Line was designated as a new alignment on the MTP by City Council through Ordinance 63551.
ISSUE:
This ordinance amends the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of East and West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86 feet of right-of way, between approximately 1580 feet east of existing Montgomery Road and existing Cagnon Road.
It is important to note that the construction of a roadway is challenging in this area because of numerous variables including the 100-year flood plain; conservation easements; and physical features. The East and West Connector was ad...
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