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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-2002-0028 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 28 -2002 Series of 2002 TITLE: A RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE FINDINGS OF THE 1- 70 DENVER TO GOLDEN ("GOLD LINE") MAJOR INVESTMENT STUDIES WHEREAS, traffic congestion in the Denver metropolitan area is increaSIng, particularly along the I-70 corridor, and accommodations for alternate modes are necessary to relieve congestion and minimize pollution; and WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation District has completed Major Investment Studies (MIS) for all the major transit corridors, including the 1-70 Denver to Golden corridor commonly referred to as the "Gold Line;" and WHEREAS, each MIS has analyzed many alternatives to Implement transit along the respective corridor to find a locally preferred alternative that addresses the needs of each community and is compatible with safe, efficient, and economical operations withm that corridor; and WHEREAS, after careful analysis the 1-70 Denver to Golden MIS Locally Preferred Alternative (LP A) was identified as light rail transit from the Denver Union Terminal to the Ward Road Park-n-Ride (Phase I). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL as follows: Section 1. The City Council fully supports the findings of the 1-70 Denver to Golden Major Investment Studies (MIS) including the LPA and urges the implementation of this alternative to enhance regIOnal travel and transit compatibility. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a copy ofthis resolution to the RTD Board, the City and County of Denver, the Adams County Commissioners, and the Jefferson County Commissioners urging each entity to officially support the Gold LIne LP A. Section 3. Council. This resolution shall be effective upon its approval by the City "tL DONE AND RESOLVED the i'6 ( day of (L"L' L '"p, r" /, 2002. " /--- \. / I , ---.---- ) ATTEST f / , r 2