SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and adoption of the Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix “D” of the City of Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption of the Future Thoroughfare Plan with the changes identified as Exhibits A thru H.
Staff recommends the adoption of the Future Thoroughfare Plan with the changes identified as Exhibits A thru H.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.1.4 - Update and Coordinate Long-Range Transportation Plans
Policy 4.2.1 - A Connected Street Network
Policy 6.1.1 - Plan for Future Growth
Summary of alignment:
The agenda item demonstrates a strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. By adopting an updated Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix D, the resolution satisfies the plan’s requirement for regular updates (Policy 4.1.4), supports an integrated and connected mobility network (Policy 4.2.1), and prepares infrastructure to accommodate long-term growth (Policy 6.1.1).
The plan revisions-identified in Exhibits A through H-include new arterials, realignments, and the designation of industrial collectors and multiway boulevards. These changes promote broader planning themes such as sustainable growth, regional coordination, enhanced mobility, infrastructure readiness, and fiscal stewardship.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The Future Thoroughfare Pan is reviewed periodically and revised as deemed necessary. The Future Thoroughfare Plan was last updated in September 2024 (Resolution 2024-R-302) as an amendment to Appendix D of the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan of the City of Laredo. The Thoroughfare Plan was updated to ensure that the future mobility network would contain a reasonably dense network of continuous routes. The Future Thoroughfare Plan identifies arterials and collectors using a functional classification system based on the intended network function.
Viva Laredo - City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan:
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/plans
Future Thoroughfare Plan (Adopted 2024):
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/plans
BACKGROUND
The updated Future Thoroughfare Plan took into consideration existing plans, including plans and projects by TX-DOT, Webb County - City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority, and the City of Laredo. Existing Master Plans were also reviewed in the update of the routes included in the Thoroughfare Plan. The existing Matrix of Updated Functional Classification Characteristics and Design Criteria was not changed and will continue to be applicable. The Future Thoroughfare Plan was updated to reflect existing plans and new developments while attempting to make it more practical and in-line with projected development trends.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On August 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for the adoption of the updated Future Thoroughfare Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval.
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