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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1902 ResolutionATT ELLS, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO 1902 A RESOLUTION establishing certain policy regarding bus stops WHEREAS, bus stops in driving lanes of arterial streets constitute an inconvenience to the traveling public and could potentially result in unacceptable constraints to roadway capacity or safety, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a process which assures all appropriate considerations in determining whether or not to approve bus stops in driving lanes of arterial streets, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO Section 1 Whenever the Benton-Franklin Transit Authority proposes a bus stop location which would block a traveling lane of an arterial street, the City Engineer shall conduct an investigation and study to determine the appropriateness of the proposed stop Such study shall address the feasibility of alternate locations which would not block a driving lane and/or any other apparent option Section 2 At such time as an application for building permit for any new substantial development of real property adjacent an arterial street, the proposed development shall be referred to the Benton-Franklin Transit Authority for its advise to the city as to whether or not the Benton-Franklin Transit Authority anticipates the need for a bus stop in the vicinity of the proposed development And, if so, an option for serious consideration prior to issuance of the respective building permit shall be the installation by the Benton-Franklin Transit Authority of a bus pull-out Section 3 In no event should the City Council approve a bus stop blocking a driving lane of an arterial street when the City Engineer finds it will create an unacceptable condition in terms of roadway capacity or safety PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 4 day of December, 1989 7 tIDLER, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM RUBSTELLO, City Attorney