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Resident urges the planning commission to plan for non‑drivers: protected bike lanes, demand‑response transit and higher‑density mixed use
Summary
A Corpus Christi resident asked the planning commission to gather local data on residents without cars and prioritize protected bike lanes, more transit pick‑up points and higher‑density mixed use to serve people who cannot or do not drive.
During the meeting’s public comment period, Sherine Del Souza (District 5) urged the planning commission to include people who do not drive in transportation planning and to collect local data before making road decisions.
Del Souza said sidewalks alone are insufficient and called for protected bike lanes, improved public transit and “a demand response system” so residents can reach bus stops more easily. She suggested higher‑density mixed‑use development so people can walk to jobs and services and asked the commission to place the data issue on a future agenda.
Her remarks cited national figures — she reported that “6% of people don’t have a car” and referenced a Wall Street Journal figure that 2,000,000 cars were repossessed last year — to illustrate why planners should account for non‑drivers. The commission did not take immediate action on her request during the meeting; public comment was closed and the meeting proceeded to consent items.
