HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 96-1997RESOLUTION NO. 96-97
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CALTRAIN SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, there has been 132 years of continuous passenger train service between San
Francisco and San Jose; and
WHEREAS, CalTrain has always been an important and viable form of transportation for
Peninsula cities, enhancing regional mobility, reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality
and contributing to the vitality and quality of life of Bay Area commuters; and
WHEKEAS, since July 1, 1992, when the Joint Powers Board assumed full responsibility
for CalTrain, its mission has been to provide passenger-friendly and cost-effective commuter rail
service as a component of a larger regional transit system; and
WHEREAS, ridership on CalTrain continues to climb due to increasing gridlock on
California's aging highways; and
WHEREAS, a recent study by the Joint Powers Board has shown that ridership on the
CalTrain system could double by the year 2010 if improvement and expansion activities, coupled
with external factors, are implemented; and
WHEREAS, these improvements consist of run-time reductions, increasing train and
shuttle service, transit-oriented developments, connections with other rail systems and the Airport
Light Rail Transit System; and
WHEREAS, CalTrain provides a convenient transportation alternative for the 42,000
workers employed in the City as well as the 57,000 people residing in the Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco supports CalTrain and encourages the Joint Powers Board to continue to pursue system
improvements, including run-time reductions, increasing train and shuttle service, transit-oriented
developments, connections with other rail systems and the Airport Light Rail Transit System.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City
Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regul ar meeting held on the
t3th day of August ,1997 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers James L.
Penna, Robert Yee and Mayor
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Datzman, Eugene R. Mullin,
Joseph A. Fernekes
dohn R.
City Clerk