HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 060-97 Reauthor ISTEARESOLUTION NO. 60 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING THE REAUTHOR/ZATION OF THE
INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) expires September 30, 1997, and
the 105th Congress must reauthorize Federal surface transportation programs; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA made major progress in moving decision making closer to people affected by
transportation spending with almost $500 million in flexible ISTEA funds allocated to 500 projects throughout the
Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County jurisdictions have successfully used the increased flexibility of ISTEA to fund
projects totaling $188 million; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA marked a shift from the end of the Interstate era to a new era emphasizing highway and
transit system preservation, increasing the efficiency of existing networks, and improved intermodal integration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin's City Council endorses the following
focuse~l principles to guide the reauthorization oflSTEA:
· Support a continued federal role in transportation and oppose efforts to repeal or reduce the federal gas tax.
· Support an increase in authorized spending of federal transportation revenue.
Support ISTEA's basic program structure such as the Surface Transportation Program, the Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality Improvement Program, and the Transportation Enhancements Program and oppose block grants.
Maximize federal investment by dedicating transportation taxes for transportation purposes and encouraging
greater private sector investment.
Fully fund implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act with additional Federal resources that protect
existing transportation funds, including transit capital and operating funds.
· Sustain Federal funding for transit operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, representatives in Congress, and the United States Secretary of Transportation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1997.
AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Lockhart, and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Barnes
ABSTAIN: None &d ~'¢'
Deputy City Clerk
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