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Public Hearing and adoption of amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix “D” of the City of Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption of amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with changes identified as Exhibit A thru U, with the removal of Exhibit R.
Staff recommends the adoption of the amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with the changes identified as Exhibits A thru U.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 4.5 - Future Thoroughfare Plan
Goal 4.2 - Complete Streets
Goal 4.4 - Improve Connectivity
Summary of alignment:
The proposed adoption of the updated Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix D demonstrates Strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The strongest basis is Goal 4.5, which expressly directs the City to implement the Future Thoroughfare Plan. The proposed Council action is therefore an implementation measure contemplated directly by the Comprehensive Plan rather than merely an action that is generally consistent with its transportation objectives.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The Future Thoroughfare Plan is reviewed periodically and revised as deemed necessary. The Future Thoroughfare Plan was last updated in September 2025 (Resolution 2025-R-204) as an amendment to Appendix D of the City 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 arterial 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 2025):
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/plans
BACKGROUND
The amendments to 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.
The proposed amendments are as follows:
Exhibit A. - Realign Dolly Richter Blvd. (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit B. - Add Corpus Christi St. between Springfield Ave. and Arkansas Ave. (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit C. - Add Sanchez St./Gustavus St. between Santa Maria Ave. and Bartlett Ave. (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit D. - Add Santa Maria Ave. between Washington St. and Chicago St. (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit E. - Add Cedar Ave. between Chihuahua St. and Lyon St. (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit F. - Add Tilden Ave. between Lyon St. and Saunders St. (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit G. - Add Seymour Ave. between Market St. and Lyon St. (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit H. - Realign Reuthinger Parkway (Upgrade from Ind. Collector - 70’ to Principal Arterial - 100’ to 120’)
Exhibit I. - Add Cielito Lindo Blvd. between Ejido Ave. and Cuatro Vientos Rd. (Principal Arterial - 100’ to 120’)
Exhibit J. - Realign Shiloh Dr. east of Bob Bullock Loop (Upgrade from Minor Arterial - 90’ and Collector - 80’ to Principal Arterial - 100’ to 120’)
Exhibit K. - Realign Concord Hills Blvd. (Minor Arterial - 90’)
Exhibit L. - Add Victory Dr. between Champions Way and Inspiration Pkwy (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit M. - Add Victory Dr. between Inspiration Pkwy and Clear Choice Dr. (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit N. - Add/Extend Las Misiones Blvd. (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit O - Add Judith Gutierrez Pkwy. between SH 359 and US 59 (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit P - Add Wawi Tijerina Pkwy. between SH 359 and US 59 (Ind. Collector - 70’)
Exhibit Q - Add Welch Rd. (Minor Arterial 90’)
Exhibit R - Add Laredo Ranchettes Rd. between SH 359 and US 59 (Collector - 80’)
Exhibit S - Add/Extend Ejido Ave. (Principal Arterial - 100’ to 120’)
Exhibit T - Add Minor Arterial (Minor Arterial 100’ to 120’)
Exhibit U - Add/Extend Espejo Molina Rd. between US 83 and Frank Sciarrafa Pkwy (Collector - 80’)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On August 6, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send a positive recommendation to the City Council for the adoption of the amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with changes identified as Exhibit A thru U, with the removal of Exhibit R.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the adoption of the amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with the changes identified as Exhibits A thru U.
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