R-3503-8-17RESOLUTION NO. 35034l -17(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, PROPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR COLLIN COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the rapid population growth in Collin County presents current and future concerns about traffic
congestion and overall mobility in North Central Texas; and,
WHEREAS, all forms of transportation will be needed to prevent or relieve traffic congestion in the most
densely populated areas of the County; and,
WHEREAS, employers in the Collin County area have significant difficulty hiring an adequate work force
due partially to the lack of reasonably priced transportation to places of employment; and,
WHEREAS, collaboration amongst local governments is the only way to plan, fund and implement a truly
effective transportation system for Collin County and the metroplex; and,
WHEREAS, collaboration is also critical with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Texas
Department of Transportation, local transit agencies and the private sector for the success of a
comprehensive transportation system; and,
WHEREAS, multi -jurisdictional planning has not taken place in Collin County to determine the role of
public transportation in the future movement of people within the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Council recognizes and supports the need to develop a strategic plan for public
transportation that complements the plans for single and high occupancy vehicular transportation and other
fomes of transportation.
SECTION 2. The Council recognizes that such strategic planning for public transportation must include
transportation within cities and across city limit lines and local transit agency boundaries.
SECTION 3. The Council supports participation with other cities in the County, the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, the Texas Department of Transportation, local transit agencies and the private sector to implement
such strategic planning for public transportation.
SECTION 4. The Council will collaborate and assist the other participating cities in seeking the funding
necessary to develop such a strategic public transportation plan for Collin County.
SECTION 5. The Council supports seeking funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Organization, the
Texas Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration and private companies to pay the cost
of the development of a strategic public transportation plan.
SECTION 6. The Council supports seeking Collin County's participation, leadership and support of the
' development of a strategic public transportation plan.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and it is so duly
resolved.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2017.
APPROVED: ^
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Shelley B. G _ ' , CITY kCRETARY
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