2010-056OFFICIAL RECORD
RESOLUTION NO. 10-056
ENDORSING THE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO INFORM
TEXANS OF 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 our 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 OF SOUTHLAKE that:
Section 1. The City of Southlake 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.
Section 2. The City of Southlake urges the 82nd Texas Legislature to enact revenue
measures to fund investment needed to improve Texas transportation.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Texas Legislature and
Governor, to media and to Transportation Advocates of Texas, Inc.
Adopted this 2nd day of November, 2010.
ATTEST:
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