1984R02- ALTERNATIVE HIGHWAY ROUTES
RESOLUTION NO. rlf - Ie -~
A RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ALTERNA-
TIVE HIGHWAY ROUTES BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO.
WHEREAS, the area of Texas stretching from the Austin metro-
politan area to the San Antonio metropolitan area has undergone tremendous
growth in recent years; and
WHEREAS, this area is forecast to continue to grow both by
natural increases and immigration; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to address the transportation infra-
structure to ensure that the region will be able to accommodate current
demands and future growth; and
WHEREAS, Interstate Highway 35 is the only direct highway link
now between Austin and San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, it is important that alternative routes be studied
so that the transportation system supports the growth which will accur;
and
WHEREAS, district officials of the Texas Department of Highways
and Public Transportation predict that Interstate Highway 35 will be opera-
ting beyond designed capacity limits in the near future; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Schertz, County of
Guadalupe, requests the State Highway and PubliC Transportation
Commission to conduct a feasibility study for alternative
highway routes between Austin and San Antonio, including
expansion of the current Interstate 35.
SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the State
Highway and Public Transportation Commission
ATTEST:
y of Schertz