HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-954 08-27-1996RESOLUTION NO. 96 -954
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REAUTHORIZATION
OF THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991.
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) was enacted
by the Congress of the United States of America in order to consolidate transportation planning,
improve transportation activity efficiency and to further incorporate air quality and environmental
concerns into comphrehensive transportation programs; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA granted designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPOs) with greater
decision - making authority in regional planning activities enhancing region -wide cooperation in
the planning and implementation of transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA created the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ)
program which funds activities designed to alleviate problems faced by the people of Tarrant
County; and
WHEREAS, ISTEA established the framework for designating the National Highway System,
created a spirit of intermodalism in transportation that allows flexible funding mechanisms,
solidified the partnership between local governments, the Texas Department of Transportation,
transportation authorities and MPOs and increased public involvement in transportation planning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas
does hereby support the reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
of 1991 in order to continue effective, comprehensive surface transportation planning.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, and effective this
27 day of August , 1996.
APPROVED
Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor
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Susan Cri m, C, City Secretary