Maybe the developer should pay for it

The city decided against annexing and rezoning a sensitive part of the Edwards Aquifer. So the city won’t build a transit center or a library in the area. And while the developer will be able to start part of his project, he won’t be able to do the rest without the Marshall Road extension. Yet, […]

We need more roads

Interesting reading:
TTI: Urban Mobility Information: 2007 Annual Urban Mobility Report

The 2007 Urban Mobility Report builds on previous Urban Mobility Reports with an improved methodology and expanded coverage of the nation’s urban congestion problem and solutions.

According to the report, San Antonio would need to build 52 miles of new roads a year to maintain current levels […]

Synchronized traffic lights might not be enough

MySA.com: Metro | State

City Councilwoman Diane Cibrian got testy when she heard about the latest highway projects getting axed.

MySA.com: Metro | State

“I’m deeply concerned,” Cibrian said. “Development is coming from absolutely everywhere. We cannot sustain this kind of traffic.”

But I thought all we needed to do was to synchronize some traffic lights to ease congestion?
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He isn’t accepting a raise, what more do you expect from him?

Even after reading the entire article, does anyone know what Nelson Wolff means by the following statement?
MySA.com: Metro | State

“It’s a major issue, and one that we’re using what limited tools we have to address,” Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said.

Does he mean that the county can’t control development so there’s really no way to […]

Is it too late to stop them?

Sorry, I know I should just “let it go” or maybe seek professional help as some commentators have suggested, but I can’t help myself.
MySA.com: Business

Two San Antonio companies plan to bring two hotels, retail space, offices and multi-family units to a 99-acre tract at one of San Antonio’s choicest undeveloped corners.

Just in case you miss […]