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RESOLUTION NO. 99-C4
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA DECLARING AZUSA A "TRANSPORTATION PARTNER"
UNDER A PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY
WHEREAS, current patterns of land use in many communities increase peoples' dependence on
the automobile and are largely responsible for the 2% annual increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in
the U.S.; and,
WHEREAS, this dependence on the automobile results in increased pollutant emissions, the loss
of precious open space, the need for building and extending costly roads and public services, the
inequitable distribution of economic resources, and the loss of a sense of community; and
WHEREAS, appropriate mixed use, transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian -oriented development and
redevelopment can reduce auto dependency and VMT, and create more livable and resource efficient
communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa has been identified by the Local Government Commission's
Center for Livable Communities, as contributing to its jurisdiction's environment, economic health and
sense of community by adopting land use policies which encourage transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian -
oriented development and redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities provides assistance to cities and counties
through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Transportation Partners program; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Partners program supports community transportation solutions
across the country through information services, technical assistance, and recognition; and
WHEREAS, cities/counties that participate in the Transportation Partners program receive
recognition and support for their efforts to improve their land use patterns and reduce their residents'
dependence on the automobile; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities would like to recognize the City of Azusa as
one of its Transportation Partners; and
WHEREAS, this recognition comes without cost to the participating jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Azusa agrees to become a
Transportation Partner with the Center for Livable Communities.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5'h day of January 1999.
AZ244,�_
Ma or Pro -tem
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 5" day of January, 1999.
AYES: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MADRID