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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0850 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 850 WHEREAS, In a society beset with traffic congestion, air pollution and a scarcity of available land a viable rail system is a national mandate; and WHEREAS, large urban areas require such a viable rail system to carry commuters and medium distance travellers; and WHEREAS, the "RAILPAX" system is about to be implemented to insure that the needs for passenger rail service can be continued as economically as possible and still meet the needs of the public; and WHEREAS, a route between Spokane and the Puget Sound area of the State of Washington serving Adams, Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties with a 1970 population of approximately 318,000 and with an over-all distance from Spokane to Seattle of approximately 360 miles is be- ing considered; and WHEREAS, a second alternate route between Spokane and the Puget Sound area serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Lincoln Counties with a 1970 popula- tion of approximately 110,000 and with an over-all distance from Spokane to Seattle of approximately 300 miles is also being considered; and WHEREAS, the first described route serves nearly three times as many people with an increased distance of only about 20%, NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Federal Railroad Administration and all others in authority carefully review the needs of the people of Pasco and the Yakima Valley area to have continued passenger train service. Section 2. That a finding be made that a route for "RAILPAX" passenger rail service be selected through Pasco in order to best meet the needs of the majority of people residing between Spokane and the Puget Sound area. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its passage as required by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 2 day of Attest/: zer, City Clak Approved`'as to form: D. Wayne Campbell, City ttorney March i �� 4. G. E . Carter, Maf or 1971.