Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Greg Malatek, Director of Public Works
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gmalatek@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider an update on the San Antonio Street Bridge over the Comal River Project and the proposed bridge rail and light poles as recommended by the City Council-appointed San Antonio Street Bridge Steering Committee.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The San Antonio Street Bridge upper structure will be widened (travel lanes and sidewalks) through the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Off-System Bridge Program, as directed by City Council in July 2017. Except for reinforcing the existing footings, the bridge substructure will remain in its current configuration. Staff presented to the San Antonio Street Bridge Steering Committee on September 6, 2018, the recommendations on bridge rail and light poles for the proposed structure from TxDOT approved options.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Steering Committee recommends the Texas Classic Bridge Rail with Type B windows and pedestrian light poles similar to the original bridge fixtures.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with recommendations from the San Antonio Street Bridge Steering Committee and requests City Council’s approval.