HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2009-03-04Resolution No. 05-2009
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon
In Endorsement of California Consensus Principles
on Federal Transportation Authorization 2009
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2009, the current federal transportation funding
authorization bill, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA - LU) will expire; and
WHEREAS, the new Congress and Administration will expectedly begin addressing the
next authorization shortly after January 2009; and
WHEREAS, replacing SAFETEA - LU will be a challenging process due to the decline
in the current economy that has negatively impacted transportation revenues; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong need to present to California's Congressional Delegation a
list of principles whereby transportation issues such as congestion, project delivery, acceleration,
and goods-movement can be addressed in such a manner to help restore the long-term growth of
our economy and well-being of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the importance that California speaks with a single voice on the
major,issues that will affect its share of federal transportation funding, the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans), along with a group of statewide stakeholders, has developed a
consensus on principles that should underpin the next transportation authorization, the California
Consensus on Federal Transportation Authorization for 2009 document; and
WHEREAS, as of the beginning of 2009, more than 25 organizations have submitted
formal support for the document; and in effort to strength its message to Congress, and Caltrans
is seeking additional endorsements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon hereby submits its endorsement of the Seven Principles of the California Consensus on
Federal Transportation Authorization for 2009.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council on March 4, 2009,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Berger, Collins, Fredericks, Gram, Slavitz
None
ALICE FREDERICKS, MAYOR
TOWN OF TIBURON
ATTEST: ~
DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CL RK