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San Antonio council adopts 25-year Bicycle Network Plan amid calls for swift implementation
Summary
The City Council adopted a 25-year Bicycle Network Plan to build a 600-mile network of bikeways and pedestrian connections; councilmembers and advocates urged faster rollout and a standing advisory body to oversee implementation.
The San Antonio City Council on Jan. 30 adopted a 25-year Bicycle Network Plan intended to create a connected network of roughly 600 miles of bikeways and pedestrian links across the city.
The plan, presented by city transportation staff, proposes a three-phase approach: community engagement (completed 2023), network design and prioritization, and implementation with performance measures and funding strategies. Staff said outreach produced about 3,600 survey responses and input from community groups, schools and bicycle advocates.
Why it matters: City officials and advocates said the plan will expand safe travel options for households without cars, improve public-health outcomes and reduce vehicle emissions.…
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