HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 131019L ~@SOI>4ltion Adopted Resolution
'-~° SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS TO OBTAIN INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY DESIGNATION FOR U.S. HIGHWAY 287
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth recognizes that U.S. Highway 287 is
the only major highway linking Fort Worth, Wichita Falls,
Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 287 is the most direct route between Fort
Worth and Interstate 45, linking the major markets of
Houston and Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 287 also provides the most direct route
between Dallas, Fort Worth and the markets of northern New
Mexico and Colorado; and
WHEREAS, designation of a highway as an Interstate increases the
number of visitors and_travelers through an area; and
WHEREAS, the increased visibility afforded cities adjacent to
Interstates increases the potential for economic growth;
WOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Fort
Worth, Texas that the City of Fort Worth supports efforts to obtain
Interstate Highway designation for U.S. Hiyhway 287.
Adopted and approved this ~~ day of
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCfL
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