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Hernández summarized active work across safety corridors, bicycle facilities and transit-oriented implementation: staff identified 53 department projects citywide, of which the presentation reported 27 in pre-design, 22 in design, nine in preconstruction/construction and five completed in the last year. The department said it had applied for funds to evaluate 12 corridors and expected to be notified in the fall about awards that would fund corridor-level safety assessments in future years.

The Green Line transit implementation was described as advancing through design (approximately 40% complete, according to the presentation) with sidewalk and intersection work anticipated to start in spring 2026 and full construction targeted for summer 2027. Staff said they are also studying traffic, station-area needs and potential bicycle facilities along the corridor.

Other items summarized by staff included:

- Vision Zero action plan and a September 2024 adoption of a citywide safe-streets policy that will guide design and project prioritization; staff described an implementation plan and outreach schedule including an open-house event this fall.

- A planned review of city ordinances to evaluate whether to prohibit parking that blocks bike lanes on certain streets; staff said the review will identify locations where protected bike lanes or other treatments make sense and that ordinance changes would be phased over roughly nine to 12 months to allow public outreach.

- Project-level outreach and safety campaigns that include marketing, lighting upgrades and community engagement on identified corridors; staff described a $1.2 million marketing/outreach component tied to safe-streets work and a larger $3.5–$5.5 million suite of grants launched in 2023 to support corridor work.

Council questions and requests

Councilmembers sought additional data about before-and-after police response and crash statistics for corridors where infrastructure changes are proposed, requested clearer metrics for how federal funds and grants are being leveraged, and asked for more detailed project timelines. Councilmember Hicks Warren and others asked staff to provide further analysis on program efficiency and return on investment for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Ending

Staff asked the council for direction on outreach and said open houses and additional design stages will proceed this fall; no formal action or vote occurred during the presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Sesión de Trabajo del Presupuesto del Consejo de la Ciudad Aug 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Karen Hernández, director of the Transportation Department, told the City Council on Aug. 26 that the department’s FY2026 budget proposal is $9.6 million (capital and general funds combined) and emphasized the department’s Vision Zero and Complete Streets work to improve safety for all users.","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502962,"San Antonio proposes $18.6 million economic development budget, drops construction-mitigation fund for FY2026",589,7520,597200,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682263-abccbec6911b640680e315e2e75d94d7&start=7&end=597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682263-abccbec6911b640680e315e2e75d94d7/thumbnail_7520.jpg","/articles/6502962/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-proposes-186-million-economic-development-budget-drops-construction-mitigation-fund-for-FY2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502962-3ac427900aa2b5da9e8799a0eb5bd000/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447772&Signature=ATpNT8EHC15KTayqvSgnaxKZ6pLp2XQADRB~VCiDKBLRkShq2EK63wvhmhGqGFytqsxs3mS037YwCGBjOqCe7gdXg5gCQ-v3WH4IECQoajwUiQ8DVvjUojoL4ds-zHTnyJfCLE0~VJS4G5hn7l67PbHjQHtK~8i-RsD4Ztsm9wU5Fx5AV55D6-Dh3o~WZgffzkCxBsuKf0h6INa~6WdBpzEg1FHpklDCKNdRZD4b27boJc6ea42pJdZ92LM3hSo3l6aJ8WJm~M-5ngGumOC1di6BFzk8NPJd0mhJTWTlRBzsibhx~ydQIwbTdGzgQ7WMDF-O~oOwbpwwq0NS33DYkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of San Antonio staff presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 Economic Development budget on Aug. 26 that they said totals $18.6 million, including $9.7 million in restricted funds, and would reduce department staffing from 42 to 40 positions.

The proposal keeps several small-business support programs, including a 0% interest loan product the presentation said would make up to $500,000 available for qualifying businesses, and continues a pilot corridor leadership and revitalization program. Staff also told the council the proposed budget eliminates a previously funded construction mitigation line (a $1.4 million funding level used in FY2025) and replaces one older financing model with a $70,000 restructuring agreement, citing a change in how construction-support projects will be financed.

Why it matters: Council members repeatedly said the construction mitigation funding and other temporary supports are important to small businesses that face access, traffic and revenue disruptions during nearby public works and private construction. Several members asked for more detailed eligibility rules and for evidence showing how past programs affected business outcomes.

Details from the presentation and council discussion

- Staff said the FY2026 economic development budget proposal is $18.6 million in total resources with $9.7 million in restricted funds. Capital administration continues to support two positions, and overall staff count would fall from 42 to 40 as the department implements the updated strategic framework (source: department presentation).

- The presentation described a 0% interest loan program, capped at $500,000 per borrower, intended to support small-business owners and entrepreneurs; staff said prior rounds used a $500,000 contribution from Wells Fargo that reached 164 recipients in earlier implementation (source: department presentation).

- A corridor leadership and revitalization pilot was highlighted: staff said one recent pilot invested $250,000 in corridor revitalization, provided training and connected neighborhood business leaders; 32 participants from corridors including Rosebelt (districts 3 and 5), North Main (district 1) and East Commerce (district 2) completed the program (source: department presentation).

- Councilmembers asked for follow-up information on outcomes and metrics. Councilmember Munguía, among others, asked city staff to revisit the decision to remove the construction mitigation eligibility. Councilmembers also requested written detail on how programs measure success and which businesses benefited from prior investments.

Council requests and staff commitments

Councilmembers repeatedly asked staff to provide: (1) a written breakdown of who received incentive dollars and what the private investment outcomes were; (2) eligibility criteria and timeline details for loan and mitigation programs; and (3) evidence linking training and corridor programs to business-level results. Staff said they can provide the requested metrics, case examples and timelines in writing and follow-up briefings.

What the council did not vote on

No formal motions or votes on the Economic Development budget or specific program changes were recorded during the presentation; council members requested additional information and asked staff to return with clarifications.

Ending

Council members signaled support for small-business tools but pressed staff for more granular performance data and clearer eligibility rules, especially for any program changes that would reduce direct financial mitigation for businesses affected by construction.","City staff presented a proposed FY2026 Economic Development budget that preserves small-business loan and corridor programs while removing a $1.4 million construction-mitigation line. Councilmembers asked for metrics, eligibility details and follow-up on impacts to small businesses affected by construction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6502955,"City planning staff outline SA Tomorrow subarea implementation, revitalization pilots and annexation progress",708,633600,1341970,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682263-abccbec6911b640680e315e2e75d94d7&start=633&end=1341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682263-abccbec6911b640680e315e2e75d94d7/thumbnail_633600.jpg","/articles/6502955/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/City-planning-staff-outline-SA-Tomorrow-subarea-implementation-revitalization-pilots-and-annexation-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502955-3c95f73c14aaf375b1625358175a729e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447772&Signature=aEMMy3QSiBrb3b68MOidvuk1quaAWukJA9hM01CT7Xdu5~5I5wfzUkcSpRe4u2RV3IqP5w5B2hck~kYJDoQawpuHfsQnMS3jP4uEWgmSBslJjpodBleNEI3CfKWyaLj4bfBhPibjyvhaVxTnIBHl131IQXPxSPV6yt6DZyl-e6ezPzR1rPit1gKayucf-uqSNc4hpmvas01~rwRlvLhbFDPB0Y27n6VM7LadM2~YVltFr2fXY9ML8w08Tc6LzEyZhgy82uF71vKFPohNlF3DaVzqRQ7E7tB6vGaAiQU8xyuhpyLBICLzKw3t8DPxz5sdJ3UL9apwrxRGSUXq99yL0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff presented an update on SA Tomorrow implementation and subarea planning on Aug. 26, describing the multi-year public-engagement process, adoption phases, and several corridor revitalization and subarea studies that will move to council consideration in coming months.

Staff said the SA Tomorrow comprehensive plan (adopted 2016) remains the city’s long-range policy guide and that subarea plans divide the city into roughly 30 geographic subareas for targeted policy and zoning recommendations. Planning staff reported that phases of the subarea process are at different stages: the west subarea is nearing completion, another subarea is in phase four, and the presentation listed planned zoning amendments in medical center areas and other subarea-specific rezonings that will be brought to council.

Staff highlighted several corridor and subarea projects:

- Brooks Area: staff said an adopted framework (2019) and past bond direction prompted street improvements and stabilization recommendations the council will consider.

- Northeast corridor revitalization: staff described a multi-year review including market study updates, façade and signage grants, and a proposed revitalization program that staff expects to present to council next year.

- Annexation work: staff reported adopting roughly 1,800 acres into the city and coordinating with County and other stakeholders on land-use alignment and service agreements for newly annexed areas.

Council questions and requests

Councilmembers asked for clearer assignment of implementation responsibility, monitoring of incentives and private investment tied to adopted plans, and more proactive outreach to neighborhoods whose profiles have changed (for example, a councilmember raised concern about a park property listed in a subarea that may be for sale). Staff said the implementation work will include coordination with Economic Development, Public Works and other departments and that appointed or staff coordinators will be responsible for tracking progress on adopted subarea plans.

Ending

Staff said the planning department will continue outreach, bring draft rezonings linked to adopted subarea guidance to council and provide monitoring information about incentive-backed investments; no formal votes were taken during the presentation.","Planning staff briefed the council on updates to the SA Tomorrow comprehensive framework, ongoing subarea planning work, corridor revitalization pilots (including a northeast corridor study) and recent annexation activity covering roughly 1,800 acres. Councilmembers pressed for clearer timelines and accountability for implementation.","actionData","errors"]

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San Antonio outlines $9.6 million transportation plan for FY2026 with Vision Zero, 53 projects and Green Line timeline

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