HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-73RESOLUTION NO. 2014-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Program is intended to improve and
enhance the safety of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, increase the proportion of biking
and walking trips, and increase mobility for nonmotorized users; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends submitting an application for design and
environmental review costs for the Century Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
Overcrossing that provides a pedestrian and bicycle connection between West Century
Boulevard and East Century Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, based on the information provided by the Lodi Unified School
District, approximately 40 percent of Tokay High School students live east of the railroad
track; and during a recent field survey, staff observed at least 10 students crossing the
railroad track at this location; and
WHEREAS, according to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, there have been
at least six fatalities at this location since 2005; and
WHEREAS, the pedestrian and bicycle bridge overcrossing would provide a
shorter and safer route to Tokay High School, encourage more students to walk and bike
to school, and reduce train vs. pedestrian accidents occurring at this location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute an Active Transportation Program grant
application for design and environmental review costs for the Century Boulevard
Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Overcrossing.
Dated: May 7, 2014
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-73 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 7, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JOHL-OLSON
City Clerk
2014-73