HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 13711~ Resolution A&SOI,UTION NO. °~/
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has recognized the heed for major
transportation improvements in the IH-35W Corridor between US 820 and SH 114
to serve existing and projected travel demand; and
WHEREAS, the presence of an effective roadway and highway system is
important to maintaining existing employers and attracting new ones and
encouraging economic development in the region; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
authorized the City of Fort Worth iri Minute Order No. 86419 to conduct a
feasibility study to determine future interchange locations and identify
ultimate freeway improvements along the IH-35W Corridor; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of the City of Fort Worth, funds would
be available to design and construct four new interchanges located at Alliar~ce
Boulevard, Park Vista Boulevard, Wall Price Road and Nat Gibbs Road; and
WHEREAS, due to rapid and extensive development along the Corridor,
especially at Alliance Airport, it is imperative that the interchanges at
Alliance Boulevard and Nat Gibbs Road be constructed as expeditiously as
possible;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fort Worth recommends
- the findings of the IH-35W CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT JUSTIFICATION REPORT to the
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fort Worth requests the
State Highway and Public Transportation Commission to approve the four new
interchanges and work with the City and private sector to fund and construct
the Phase IH-35W Corridor improvements in a timely and cost efficient manner.
APPf~DVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
NOV 22 19Q8
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