HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5190RESOLUTION NO. 5190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA RECOMMENDING THE USE OF EXISTING RAILROAD
RIGHTS OF WAY FOR A RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa is, and has
been, greatly concerned over the increasing vehicular congestion on
all public streets and highways; and
WHEREAS, the Southern
is faced with a serious problem
sufficient right of way for the
transit express system; and
California Rapid Transit District
concerning the acquisition of
installation of a county -wide rapid
WHEREAS, the existing railroad rights of way criss-cross
not only Los Angeles County, but other Southern California counties,
with the effect that approximately 560 miles of single and double
tracks conceivably could be used for purposes other than the present
railroad activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that by independent, far-
sighted planning and execution, a system of rail express commuter
trains could be designed and operated over the existing railroad
rights of way to the advantage of all Metropolitan area residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Councils in the San Gabriel Valley, the
Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific Railroads, and the
surface transportation organizations work in concert to design and
put into operation a rapid transit system encompassing the ideas
expressed in this resolution; and, be it further resolved that this
matter be brought to the attention of the Public Utilities Commission
and to state, county and regional offices and departments, so that
their understanding and cooperation may be obtained in the planning
and execution of this program.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and cause copies thereof to be transmitted to the Public
Utilities Commission and to said state, county and regional offices
and departments.
Adopted and approved this 6th day of March, 1967.
Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 6th day of March, 1967, by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cooney, Solem, McLees, Memmesheimer
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:Ccuncil.men: None