HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-057 Supporting the Development of U.S. Bicycle Route 90 with in Town of MaranaMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -057
RELATING TO TOURISM; SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNITED STATES
BICYCLE ROUTE 90 WITHIN THE TOWN OF MARANA
WHEREAS, the bicycle tourism industry is a growing industry in North America,
contributing to the economies of communities that provide facilities for such tourists; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State highway and Transportation officials
(AASHTO) has designated an cast 1 west corridor crossing the state of Arizona to be developed
as United States Bicycle Route 90 (USBR 90); and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Department of Transportation is supportive of AASI '1"O
designated bicycle routes through Arizona, subject to ongoing collaboration with affected
jurisdictions to designate specific facilities the routes will traverse; and
WHEREAS, the proposed USBR 90 traverses the Town of Marana utilizing the
following Town -owned roads and shared -use paths and is expected to provide a benefit to the
local residents and businesses:
Tiffany Loop from the west frontage road to Twin Peaks Road
0 Twin Peaks Road from Tiffany Loop west to the Santa Cruz River Shared -Use Path
Santa Cruz River Shared -Use Path from Twin Peaks Road south to Ina Road
WHEREAS, the Town has duly considered the proposed route and found it to be a
suitable route through the Town of Marana at this time and desires that the route be formally
designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and potentially signed, thereby promoting
bicycle tourism in our area; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that this resolution is in
the best interests of the Town of Marana and its residents.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA., that the Marana Town Council supports the development of USBR 90
through the Town of Marana as depicted on Exhibit `A' attached to this resolution.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Manager and staff are hereby directed and
authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, conditions, and objectives of this resolution.
Marana Resolution No. 2015-057 6/3/2015 10:30 AM BDV
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 16 Ih day of June, 2015.
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