HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005.01.24 RESO 2005-0002RESOLUTION 2005 — 2
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
RUSH LINE CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor extends from downtown St. Paul to Hinckley,
Minnesota, following Interstate I -35E, I-35, and Highway 61; and
WHEREAS, the corridor has regional, statewide, and national significance as a
transportation route for automobile, truck, bus and rail travel; and
WHEREAS, Pine, Chisago, Washington, and Ramsey Counties along with Corridor
Municipalities formed the Rush Line Corridor Task Force to address the transportation needs in
the corridor, and
WHEREAS, highways alone will not provide for the future travel needs of the corridor
and that a `transit and highways' solution is needed to meet these needs; and
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor Task Force completed a Transit Study in 2001 and
found commuter rail, bus way, and bus service to be compatible with the corridor in the future;
and
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor Task Force in partnership with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council will continue to work towards
implementing a both transit and highways improvements for the Corridor; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the City of Hugo supports Rush Line
Corridor for reauthorization as a Federal Transit Administration New Start through construction
during the reauthorization of TEA -21.
Whereupon after roll call, said resolution was declared passed and adopted this 20 day of
January 2005.
u , Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary reager, City Clerk . - "