HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3708-01-2009A Resolution
NO 3708-01 2009
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S
MOBILITY AND AIR QUALITY PLAN
WHEREAS the Dallas -Fort Worth region is a federally designated nonattamment area for the
pollutant ozone; and poor air quality impacts both public and economic health of the entire region, and
WHEREAS The City of Fort Worth City Council reviewed and enacted numerous short and
long term measures such as Green Cement, the Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy and Truck Lane Restrictions
that encourage reductions in air pollutants, and
WHEREAS, nitrogen oxide emissions emitted from vehicles contribute to approximately 50
percent of the pollutants that leads to the formation of ozone in North Texas, and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth population continues to grow rapidly and is now greater than
700 000• and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth has identified `Improving Mobility and Air Quality" as one
of the City's seven strategic goals that are used to guide City Council and staff as they
make decisions that set the direction for future programs and initiatives, and
WHEREAS, City Council authorized execution of an lnterlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority (The T) to develop the Mobility and Air Quality Plan for the City of Fort
Worth and region, and
WHEREAS the Mobility and Air Quality Plan, which a copy of the report is on file with the
City Secretary's Office, is a balanced, strategically sound and environmentally responsible plan to
address current and future transportation growth needs of the residents of Fort Worth and the region, and
WHEREAS the final Mobility and Air Quality Plan public meetings were held on June 18 2008
to present the Plan s findings and recommendations, and
WHEREAS the Plan Commission unanimously voted to support the Mobility and Air Quality
Plan on September 24 2008
RESOLUTION NO 3708-01 2009
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That the City Council hereby finds that the Mobility and Air Quality Plan has been developed to help
achieve the City's strategic goal of `Improving Mobility and Air Quality"
SECTION 2.
That the City Council hereby adopts the Mobility and Air Quality Plan.
SECTION 3.
That this resolution, as approved will be transmitted to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority North
Central Texas Council of Governments, Texas Department of Transportation and North Texas Tollway
Authority to tom m the goal of `Improving Mobility and Air Quality"
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Adopted this 13t" day of January 2009
ATTEST
B y -- =- -
Marty Hendrix City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
.COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/.13/2009 -Res. No. 3708-01-2009
DATE Tuesday January 13 2009
LOG NAME 20MAQPLAN
REFERENCE NO G-16430
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution to Accept and Implement the City of Fort Worth Mobility and Air Quality Plan
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept and implement the City of Fort Worth
Mobility and Air Quality Plan A copy of the report is on file with the City Secretary's office
DISCUSSION
On May 17 2005 the City Council authorized staff to conduct Phase II of the Mobility and Air Quality Plan
(MAQ Plan) for the City of Fort Worth
The City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)
to conduct the MAQ Plan on May 17 2005
During the public involvement process, seven guiding principles were identified for the development of the
MAQ Plan and then adopted by City Council in February 2006
The MAQ Plan is a strategy to reduce congestion and improve mobility and air quality for the residents of
Fort Worth and the North Texas region The MAQ Plan is a balanced strategically sound and
environmentally responsible plan to address current and future City transportation growth needs Its
primary purpose is to serve as a blueprint for making future transportation investment decisions
The MAQ Plan includes a diverse range of mobility options such as commuter rail rapid transit (bus rapid
transit, modern streetcars or light rail) bicycling walking and roadway projects The MAQ Plan
encourages through policy modifications land uses that support multimodal and sustainable transportation
options
This balance of transportation and land use is essential to creating a more efficient and sustainable
transportation system and in helping to attract residents and businesses in an increasingly competitive
economy Implementing the changes outlined in the MAQ Plan will improve quality of life and enable Fort
Worth to become the Most Livable City
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. Greg Simmons (7862)
Additional Information Contact: Jim Walker (8009)
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ATTACHMENTS
1 20MAQPLAN__Resolution d_oc (Public)
2. Executive Summary Final 12-9-08.pdf (Public)