HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3406B-09-200614, R.e~~~ut~on
(dO. 3406B-09-2006
Requesting the Texas 1Vlunicipal League to Urge the Texas Transportation Commission to
Integrate Land Use Plannung Into the Trans Texas Corridor Project
WHCEREAS the Texas Municipal League will hold its annual conference an October 25-27
2006, in Austin, Texas, and will consider resolutions supported by TML members and affiliates in
anticipation of the 2007 state legislative session; and
WHEREAS the Interstate-35 NAFTA highway from Mexico to Canada is a significant
contributor to economic development in the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County' and
WHEREAS the Texas Transportation Commission proposes the alignment ofthe Trans-Texas
Corridor 35 (T'I'C 35) in the vicinity of I 35 and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) passed a resolution on February s0,
2005 establishing a regional policy position regarding the alignment and evaluation of economic
impacts ofTTC-35 and
WHEREAS the Fort Worth City Council adopters a resolution on Tuly 11 2006, supporting the
RTC's position regarding TTC-35 and
WHEREAS the construction ofTTC-35 and other Trans Texas Corridor phases will cause
development that bypasses undeveloped areas more economically served by public facilities and
services, and
WHEREAS such leapfrog development caused by regional highways can lead to greater public
capital and operating expenses; an increase in vehicle miles traveled, traffic congestion, and air
pollution, and suburban sprawl, and
WHEREAS linking Trans Texas Corridor investment decisions -including modal choices,
alignments, and phasing -with land use planning is critical to effectively evaluatuag the transportation
alternatives, maximizing public benefit from the public investment and resulting private development,
promoting sustainable development, and preventixzg suburban sprawl;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
HEREBY RESOLVES
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Resolution No. 3406B-09-2006
1 To xequest that the Texas Municipal League urge the Texas Transportation Commission to
integrate land use planning into the Trans Texas Corridor project in cooperation with affected
cities and counties.
2. That the City Manager xs authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr Frank Sturzl,
Executive Director of the Texas Municipal League.
ADAPTED this the 5th day of September 2006
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CITY COUNCIL
SEP 5 2006
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City Sec~~ of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas