HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-102 supporting the selection of I-10 as a federally designated corridor of the future
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-102
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS; SUPPORTING THE SELECTION OF INTERSTATE 10
AS A FEDERALLY DESIGNATED CORRIDOR OF THE FUTURE.
WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) wishes to expand and
develop multi-state corridors that experience a high volume of freight traffic; and
WHEREAS the USDOT has created a highway enhancement funding program called the
"Corridor of the Future" program and is inviting proposals from state and local governments for
innovative technologies to facilitate overland freight traffic and improve overall highway safety
for those multi-state corridors that are designated a "Corridor of the Future;" and
WHEREAS the Interstatel0 (1-10) Corridor from California to Florida, which crosses the
State of Arizona and the Town of Marana, has made the semi-final list for federal appropriations
from the Congressional 2009 Reauthorization Bill and is one of two east-west routes on the list
from which five corridors will be selected; and
WHEREAS the designation of 1-10 as a Corridor of the Future will increase the
opportunity to obtain Federal support for improvements to 1-10 which would improve east-west
freight travel, enhance highway safety, and boost Southern Arizona's economy; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana is substantially affected by the movement of freight
traffic along 1-10 and would benefit from the designation ofI-lO as a Corridor of the Future,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA strongly support the designation ofI-I0 as a Corridor of
the Future and authorize the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of
Transportation requesting such designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed
and authorized to undertake all other and further tasks necessary and desirable to give effect to
this Resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 12th day of June, 2007.
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