HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2344 - In strong support of a 2013 Transportation Investment packageCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON, IN STRONG SUPPORT OF A 2013 TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT PACKAGE
WHEREAS, a healthy transportation system is a critical foundation of our state and local
economies and our quality of life, as well as our global position as the nation's most trade-dependent
state; and
WHEREAS, Washington State's transportation system is suffering from disrepair, with a
backlog of maintenance and preservation needs, and data showing that without any new
investments, more than half the pavement on our state roads and highways will be in poor condition
by 2023; and
WHEREAS, failing roads and bridges, congested highway corridors, and bottlenecked
interchanges undermine the mobility of vehicles, buses, and freight-carriers to transport people and
goods; and
WHEREAS, the Connecting Washington Task Force released a report in early 2012,
identifying $50 billion in unfunded transportation needs and recommending an investment of $21
billion in state funding during the next 10 years for maintenance, preservation. and strategic
investments; and
WHEREAS, investing in maintaining and upgrading our transportation system is a positive
step the Legislature can take to catalyze construction jobs, enhance freight mobility for our ports,
and create a pathway for retaining and growing new jobs for key industry sectors; and
WHEREAS, through SHB 1954, SHB 1955 and related bills, the 2013 Washington State
Legislature is considering a 12-year, $9.5 billion package of transportation infrastructure
investments; and
WHEREAS, this package provides critical funding for key highway corridor projects
throughout the state, including the City of Marysville and Snohomish County; and
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WHEREAS, the current package contains funding to build a new interchange at 116th Street
and Interstate 5, funding for an Interchange Justification Report for the proposed interchange at SR
529 and Interstate 5, design/engineering funding for a future interchange at 156th Street and
Interstate 5, and funding for Interstate 5 northbound peak use shoulder lane Phase 1 between
Marine View Drive and SR 528, and
WHEREAS, funding for the construction of the proposed interchange at SR 529 and
Interstate 5 continues to be a strong candidate for funding if additional funding becomes available,
and
WHEREAS, the transportation package also provides a direct gas tax distribution that will
provide new funding each year for Marysville to maintain local roadways and arterials and to
leverage existing funding; and
WHEREAS, the package also includes local transportation financing options that cities and
counties can submit to their voters for transportation improvements in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the transportation package additionally invests in grant programs that are vital
for cities and counties, including the Transportation Investment Board (TIB), the Freight Mobility
Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB), "Complete Streets," Safe Routes to Schools, and Bicycle
Pedestrian Safety; and
WHEREAS, the package also includes direct funding allocations for transit agencies,
including Community Transit, that would otherwise have to make drastic cuts in routes which carry
people to work sites and serve local communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville strongly encourages the Washington State Legislature to
enact a balanced transportation investment package, in Olympia, during the 2013 Special Session to
create jobs, relieve congestion, support our businesses, and maintain our quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Marysville, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Marysville City Council takes an official position in strong support of a
comprehensive transportation investment package, including direct funding and funding options for
local governments.
Section 2. The Marysville City Council strongly encourages lawmakers to approve and enact
this package in Olympia during its 2013 Special Session.~
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this"3 ~ ....__day of -"'-::~='-..;......;:;=-
2012.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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GRANT K. WEED, City Attorney
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