HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3926-10-2010 A Resolution
NO. 3926-10-2010
ENDORSING THE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO INFORM TEXANS ABOUT
TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND URGING THE 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO
ENACT REVENUE MEASURES TO FUND TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
WHEREAS, a statewide coalition, Transportation Advocates of Texas, Inc., is carrying out a public
information campaign to inform Texans of transportation needs and to develop a consensus agenda to
improve the state's transportation system; and
WHEREAS, without new revenue or diversion of needed maintenance funding,there will be no new funding
for added transportation capacity in Texas beginning in 2012; and
WHEREAS,Texas is adding more population annually than any other state and its metropolitan areas are
adding more population than other U.S. regions; and
WHEREAS,the condition of Texas roadways is declining because of underinvestment in maintenance and
rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS,delays from traffic congestion are increasing because of underinvestment in infrastructure to
provide the capacity to serve population growth; and
WHEREAS,the quality of life of Texans declines to the extent that transportation fails to move people and
goods efficiently; and
WHEREAS, failing to provide for a transportation system that moves people and goods efficiently jeopardizes
the strength and vitality of the Texas economy; and
WHEREAS,moving people and goods safely and efficiently requires a large,on-going investment; and
WHEREAS, current transportation revenues are too low to fund Texas' priority transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, Texans want and deserve transportation improvements that enhance mobility, improve air quality,
relieve gridlock, maintain existing infrastructure and energize the Texas economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1.
That the City Council endorses the statewide education campaign to inform Texans of transportation needs and to
develop a consensus agenda to improve Texas transportation and encourages Texans to participate in the
transportation conversation.
FoRTWORTH
RESOLUTION NO.3926-10-2010
2.
That the City Council urges the 82°d Texas Legislature to enact revenue measures to fund investment needed to
improve Texas transportation.
3.
That a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Texas Legislature, Governor, media and Transportation
Advocates of Texas, Inc.
Adopted this 12th day of October 2010.
APPROVED
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
_ OCT 12 2010
By: ---- — \--- — X
Marty Hendrix, City ecretary
y City City Secretary of the
of Fort Worth,Texas
FORTWORTH