From
Cathy DiMaggio
Title
Resolution in support of the Adequate Funding of the Transportation System (R14-03)
Presenter
Mayor Ron Jensen and Tom Hart, City Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The United States Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently visited the North Texas region during his "Invest in America, Commit to the Future" bus tour. During the visit, Secretary Foxx stressed the importance of transportation infrastructure and the numerous economic opportunities it creates, as well as called for a heightened awareness of the need for transportation funding. As a result, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved a resolution supporting adequate funding for transportation and requesting local governments, business leaders and the public to encourage Congress to provide adequate levels of transportation funding.
Financial Consideration
NA
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE ADEQUATE FUNDING OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (R14-03)
Whereas, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area by the Governor of Texas in accordance with federal law; and,
Whereas, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), comprised primarily of local elected officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated witha the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and has been and continues to be the regional forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and
Whereas, US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently concluded his Invest in America, Commit to the Future bus tour in Garland, Texas, highlighting the need for a national investment in roads, bridges, ports and transit systems, and;
Whereas, during the bus tour, Secretary Foxx stressed the importance of transportation projects' ability to provide ladders of opportunity to create jobs, plan for the f...
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