HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-002 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 14 -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA IN SUPPORT OF RIVERSIDE TRANSIT
AGENCY'S SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
APPLICATION. FOR THE CALTRANS TRANSIT
PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT
PROGRAM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, The City of Temecula is pleased to support the Riverside Transit
Agency (RTA) in their submittal of a grant proposal application for the Caltrans Transit
Planning for Sustainable Communities grant program; and
WHEREAS, The proposed First/Last Mile Transit Mobility Assessment's goal is
to evaluate multi -modal connectivity at critical transit facilities such as park and rides,
train stations, and transportation centers and will develop recommendations for
addressing first -and last -mile barriers to transit usage; and
WHEREAS, a public participation plan will also be developed that will reach out
to commuters enrolled in the Commuter Assistance Program, large employers, non -
riders, and commuters on express routes; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations derived from this study will enhance transit
options in the RTA's service area including the City of Temecula, and provide riders with
greater mobility to major trip generators and transit hubs; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment is intended to take cars off the road and improve air
quality; and is also in alignment with the goals and objectives outlined in the 2012 -2035
Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy developed by the
Southern California Association of Governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Temecula supports Riverside Transit Agency in their submittal of a grant proposal
application for the Caltrans Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities grant
program.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 14th day of January, 2014.
ATTEST:
Gwyn R. Flo s, CMC
Acting City Clerk
[SEAL]
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Maryann Edwards, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Gwyn R. Flores, CMC, Acting City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 14 -02 was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 14th day of January,
2014, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Roberts,
Washington, Edwards
NOES:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
None
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Gwyn R. Flores, CMC
Acting City Clerk