HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 93-59RESOLUTION NO. 93-59
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ROUTING OF AMTRAK TRAINS THROUGH
THE CITY OF LODI UTILIZING SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRACKS
WHEREAS, rail service is an environmentally clean and effective
alternative for the mass movement of people throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the majority of people in the San Joaquin Corridor live
near the alignment of the existing Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, rail service should be located where the service can
best serve on population of the affected area; and
WHEREAS, millions of dollars have already been spent by public
agencies to accommodate new or revitalized rail stations along the
Southern Pacific rail line; and
WHEREAS, the use of Southern Pacific Railroad tracks for AMTRAK
is consistent with the provisions of Proposition 116;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the
California Transportation Commission and the California Department of
Transportation be requested to reconsider their decision regarding
AMTRAK service in the San Joaquin Valley by realigning service along
the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks, including the segment between the
cities of Stockton and Sacramento.
Dated: May 5, 1993
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 93-59 was passed and adopted
by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held May 5, 1993 by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Sieglock, Snider
and Pennino (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
41nifer Perrin
City Cler
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