Gov & Politics
City Council Hears ConnectSA Briefing as Brockhouse, Perry Question Funding
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While most City Council members voiced their support for the ConnectSA plan, a few mentioned funding as a serious concern.
Business & Tech
Henry Cisneros’ Investment Firm to Fund Infrastructure Projects Nationwide
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Henry Cisneros’ new investment firm will help the public sector fund roads, water systems, and other infrastructure projects nationwide.
Commentary
San Antonio International Airport: Good and Getting Better
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Last week’s announcement that San Antonio air traffic surpassed 10 million passengers in 2018 represents one of the many accomplishments realized in City Manager Sheryl Sculley’s 13 years of service.
Commentary
ConnectSA: The Future of Mobility in San Antonio
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ConnectSA’s road map to planned expansion of transportation modes is remarkably detailed and well-structured given its eight-month timeframe.
Gov & Politics
Sales Taxes for Aquifer Protection, Linear Parks Eyed to Fund Transport Plan
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Funding a modern mobility plan might require shifting sales taxes away from protecting the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, the plan’s architects said.
Gov & Politics
ConnectSA Reveals Framework for 21-Year Comprehensive Transportation Plan
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A draft of the city’s first comprehensive multimodal transportation plan calls for an estimated $1.3 billion in projects and initiatives through 2025.
Gov & Politics
Mobility Expert: ‘Now Is the Time’ to Develop Transportation Solutions in SA
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San Antonio must avoid Austin’s mistake of putting off combating traffic congestion and address transit issues now, a transportation expert said Tuesday.
Gov & Politics
Nirenberg, Wolff to Transportation Nonprofit: ‘Address Traffic Congestion Now’
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ConnectSA leaders have until Dec. 21 to deliver recommendations on a transportation plan and funding options.
Gov & Politics
San Antonio Ranked Among Nation’s Highest-Poverty Cities
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The percentage of San Antonio’s population in poverty was the second highest among the top 25 largest U.S. metro areas in 2017, Census data shows.
Gov & Politics
Nirenberg Shows Confidence in Fire Union Defeat, Affordable Housing, and Trackless Travel
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Nirenberg at a Tuesday luncheon discussed affordable housing, public transportation, and the ongoing battle between the City and the firefighters union.
