Plans for a train overpass on Aquarena Springs Drive are well underway. Amabilia Esparza has more in this Bobcat Update.
The Texas Department of Transportation, better known as Tex-Dot, began planning for the overpass seven years ago. The project was put on hold because of insufficient funding. Tex-Dot is hoping that construction dollars will be forthcoming from President Obama's economic stimulus plan. Public Service Assistant Director Sabas Avilos says Tex-Dot is also considering what is called a Pass-Through-Toll-Project.
SB: Avilos... Interview
More than 40 trains pass through San Marcos everyday causing lengthy traffic delays. Texas State commuter Scott Thomas says he has learned to deal with the trains.
SB: Thomas... Interview
Officials say the project will cost more than 20 million dollars and, so far, 15 million of it has been raised.
SB: Me... Designs for the overpass will begin this summer. Construction will be done by 2012. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amabilia Esparza
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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