Reconnecting Communities Across I 37
Planning for better access between Downtown and the East Side (Houston St. to Carolina St.)
The City of San Antonio is launching a comprehensive planning process to improve connectivity across Interstate 37. The interstate is a major barrier for people walking, rolling or cycling between the East Side and Downtown, and community feedback will inform near-term and long-term solutions. The planning process will result in a strategic plan and preliminary design package for priority projects.

Study Overview 
The City of San Antonio is launching a comprehensive planning process to improve connectivity across Interstate 37. The interstate is a major barrier for people walking, rolling or cycling between the East Side and Downtown, and community feedback will inform near-term and long-term solutions. The planning process will result in a strategic plan and preliminary designs for priority projects.

Click the link to learn more about the study’s objectives and to review supporting materials: Reconnecting Communities Across I-37

Timeline & Engagement Opportunities 

Community engagement will take place throughout the planning process, with public meetings and community surveys held during each project phase: 
•    Spring 2026: Community Vision and Needs Assessment 
•    Summer 2026: Solutions, Draft Vision and Goals
•    Fall 2026: Preferred Concepts  

Public Meeting #1: Community Needs and Vision 
Public Meeting #1 was comprised of three meetings, which were held on the following dates during spring 2026: 

Weekend Meeting  
Location: Bethel AME Church (225 North Swiss Street)  
Date: June 13, 2026  
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
 
Weekday Meeting 
Location: Bethel AME Church (225 North Swiss Street)  
Date: June 15, 2026  
Afternoon Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  
Evening Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.  

Public Meeting #2: Solutions, Vision and Big Ideas
Participate in the planning process by attending the Summer 2026 Public Meeting:

Weekday Meeting
Location: ZerNona S. Black Community Center
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Public Meeting #3: Preferred Concepts
Date and Location: TBD

To learn more about the Study Area, click the link to visit the Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment webpage.

Contacts & Accessibility 
Project Manager: Erika Ragsdale, Downtown Office
Project Email: ReconnectingCommunities@sanantonio.gov

The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. 

To request these services, call 210-207-0108 or Relay Texas 711 or by emailing ReconnectingCommunities@sanantonio.gov. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability.