HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-033 Transportation Priority w9� �1� RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33
o� e ` �° DECLARING TRANSPORTATION ISSUES A PRIORITY
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City of Edina
Whereas, too many Minnesotans unnecessarily lose time and money due to traffic gridlock:
Metropolitan area drivers each absorb a "congestion tax" of over $700 per year, and collectively waste
over 93 million gallons of fuel annually;and
Whereas, one million additional people are expected to live in the metropolitan region in the
next two decades,further exacerbating our already unacceptable traffic congestion; and
Whereas, Minnesota's investment in roads and transit continues to fall behind our peer
metropolitan regions in the United States;and
Whereas, congested and unsafe roads hinder economic prosperity, erode quality of life, and
complicate numerous aspects of life in Minnesota: parents spend less time with their kids and more
time in traffic, emergency vehicles take longer to respond, and truckloads of consumer goods increase
in price as commercial vehicles are unduly delayed moving freight from origin to destination;and
Whereas, solving our transportation problem is a complex and long-term challenge that will
require various strategies; and
• Whereas, Minnesota needs to adequately and strategically expand both its transit system and
roads with predictable,accountable, and long-term funding sources; and
Whereas, new transportation financing must prioritize public transit within a comprehensive,
multi-modal, interconnected transportation system that serves the 11-county metro area; and that
light rail and commuter frail lines, along with expanded bus service, be expanded to support the
population and businesses in our fast-growing region;and
Whereas, urgent, courageous and visionary leadership is vital to forging a sustainable, long-
term transportation plan for our state and region. This leadership must drive progress on such a
long-range plan and maintain accountability for the process to the public.
Therefore, Be It Resolved that, as elected leaders representing cities in Minnesota's fast-
growing 11-county metropolitan region, we hereby declare our belief that transportation has become
one of the most vexing problems facing our communities and state and requires urgent attention from
our state's leaders. We call upon the leaders in the legislative and e ecutive branches to create a long-
term solution to our transportation needs,and to do so in the 2 05 le 'slative session.
Adopted this 3rd day of May 2005.
Attest `)
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• Debra A. Manger, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
City Hall 952-927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390
EDINA,MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952-826-0379
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted by
the Edina City Council at its regular meeting of May 3, 2005, and as recorded in the Minutes of said
regular meeting.
WITNESS,my hand and seal of said City this day of ,2005.
Debra A. Mangen,City Clerk
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