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A conversation about transportation with the Associate Dean of the Honors College at TXST

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Dr. Peter Tschirhart, the associate dean for the Honors College at Texas State University, is an avid biker here is in San Marcos. For Tschirhart, San Marcos could be a hub for a walkable, bikeable, densely populated city that could better the health of the citizens of San Marcos. But how do we get there? This week on the show, Exsar and Peter discussed the city's transportation, zoning, density and the relationship with Texas State University. Support the show: Patreon.com/SanMarcosScoop

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