San Marcos launches website for city's transportation network
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- The city of San Marcos this week unveiled what it called a "powerful tool" to navigate the city's transportation network.
It's called SMTX Go. According to a news release from the city, it's a "web-based platform designed to help residents, students, and visitors easily access real-time information on traffic conditions and multi-modal transportation options."
SMTX Go is a comprehensive map that shows several transportation resources including real-time bus tracking, railroad crossing closures, live traffic camera video feeds, Spin scooter locations, flashing traffic signal statuses, sidewalk locations and closure updates, bike lane locations and closure updates, low water crossing closures, EV charging station locations and Waze traffic conditions and incident reports, per the release.
"Our aim is to give residents and visitors the tools they need to navigate the city efficiently, whether they are walking, biking, riding a bus, or using scooters," said Director of Public Works Sabas Avila. "SMTX Go provides a complete, real-time snapshot of the transportation options available, so users can make the best choice for their trip."
The city's Public Works Department developed the website to support different modes of transportation by including vehicular data as well as information for walking, biking, scooters, and public transit, the release noted.