The gist
According to city documents, the commission was created on May 8 and will act as an advisory body that will make recommendations and offer input on transportation-related projects and city codes.
The commission is comprised of 13 members and includes representatives from each City Council district and appointees from VIA Metropolitan Transit and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
- Updates to transportation-related plans and city codes
- Metrics and benchmarks for safer mobility systems
- Exceptions to the city’s Complete Streets Policy
- Ongoing projects and policies from the city's transportation department
The Complete Streets Policy was first adopted in 2011 and was updated in 2022 to align with the latest national standards. The policy creates a multimodal transportation network that will provide an equitable design of direct routes, with an unimpeded flow and easy navigation for all types of transportation, including walking, cycling and public transit.
The policy also prioritizes:
- Improved public health and air quality,
- Increased access to outdoor recreation opportunities
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Increased property values
- Enhanced neighborhood safety
- Improved cohesion with surrounding neighborhoods/corridors
