HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 92-2010RESOLUTION NO. 92-21)10
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION CALLING ON CONGRESS TO APPROVE
LONG-TERM SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transit District (>amTrans) operates bus, paratransit
and transit services and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) operates commuter
rail service and shuttles along the Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, SamTrans and Caltrain are fundamental components of the regional
transportation network serving more than 86,411 passengers on the average weekday and
providing vital mobility options for the residents of San Mateo County; and
WHEREAS, SamTrans and Caltrain budget shortfalls have led to reduced service and
increased fares over the past two years and larger shortfalls arf; expected in 2012; and
WHEREAS, an increase in consistent, long-term Federal funding is critical to
maintaining transportation infrastructure, expanding public transportation services and
supporting more efficient and sustainable transit operations; and
WHEREAS, increased investment in transportation. will help bolster economic recovery
and reduce unemployment by creating high-quality, permanent private and public sector jobs;
and
WHEREAS, despite the need for increased funding, Congress has extended the previous
surface transportation authorization multiple times since its expiration on September 30, 2009
instead of authorizing new, increased long-term funding that will adequately meet the nation's
public transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has identified core
principles for surface transportation reauthorization including increased investment in public
transportation and new emergency operating assistance which would result in job creation,
reduced dependence on foreign energy, enhanced environmental benefits, and reduced traffic
congestion; and
WHEREAS, The Obama Administration recently announced a vision for surface
transportation authorization that has potential to meet APT.A's core principles and would include
front-loaded authorization and appropriation of $50 billion in transportation investments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby calls on Congress to approve long-term Federal surface
transportation reauthorization; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Senate
and the House of Representatives of the United States of America; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South San Francisco encourages its
residents to sign APTA's online petition asking Congress to proceed with reauthorization.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 13`h day of
October, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pedro Gonzalez, Richard A. Garbarino, and Karyl Matsumoto,
Vice Mayor Kevin Mullin and Mayor Mark Addieg_o
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: