HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07 NTP Grant ApplicationCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
March 28, 2007
No. 07-07
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORATION PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the federal government has created the Non-Motorized Transportation Program (NTP) to fund projects which will increase rates of bicycling and walking as well as reduce driving,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights is strongly interested in providing facilities for our residents who wish to use alternative modes of transportation, and
WHEREAS, during our recent Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee neighborhood meetings, the topic of increased sidewalks and bike lanes was an issue that was consistently raised, and
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has been working with the City of Roseville, the City of Lauderdale, and the University of Minnesota to determine possible pedestrian connections,
and
WHEREAS, the connections of our cities and the University is important to the overall transportation system in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and
WHEREAS, the installation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Fairview and Gortner Avenues will help provide a needed pedestrian and bicycle link in the overall pedestrian and
bicycle system,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights supports the submission of a grant application to the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program as a partner with the City
of Roseville and the University of Minnesota.
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Moved by: Harris Approved by: ________________________
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
March 28, 2007
GEHRZ 5 In Favor Attested by: ________________________
KUETTEL Justin Miller
HARRIS 0 Against City Administrator
LINDSTROM March 28, 2007
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