7.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 09/26/2017
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
TITLE
Discussion of a possible resolution urging the United States Congress to support long-distance train service.*
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council Direction
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On April 17, 2017, Councilmember McCarthy requested a Future Agenda Item Request (F.A.I.R.) to have a presentation given by a representative of the National Association of Railroad Passengers and discussion of a possible resolution urging the U.S. Congress to support long-distance train service. These items are being presented separately on this agenda. Should a majority of Council wish to move this forward, consideration of the resolution would be added to the October 3, 2017, for possible adoption.
INFORMATION:
Council Goal
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
Regional Plan
Policy T.7.3. Support a public transit system design that encourages frequent and convenient access points, for various transportation modes and providers, such as private bus and shuttle systems, park-and-ride lots for cars and bicycles, and well- placed access to bus, railroad, and airline terminal facilities.
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system.
Regional Plan
Policy T.7.3. Support a public transit system design that encourages frequent and convenient access points, for various transportation modes and providers, such as private bus and shuttle systems, park-and-ride lots for cars and bicycles, and well- placed access to bus, railroad, and airline terminal facilities.