HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01041994 - 94-42 X. I b
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 4, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Bishop RESOLUTION NO. 94/42
SUBJECT: In the Matter of Supporting the Project to Construct an Auxiliary Lane on
Interstate 680 between Sycamore Valley Road and Diablo Road and
Recommending that Congressman William Baker apply to the
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation for Special Authorization
Whereas Representative Nick J. Rahall II, Chair of the Subcommittee on Surface
Transportation, has advised the Congress that as part of the legislation to designate the
National Highway System, there may be an opportunity to authorize special projects; and
Whereas the portion of Interstate 680 between Sycamore Valley Road and Diablo Road
has experienced considerable congestion and this congestion can be alleviated by the
construction of an auxiliary lane; and
Whereas in 1988 the voters in Contra Costa County approved an additional sales tax to
fund transportation projects and $8 million of the revenue is proposed to partially fund
this project; and
Whereas this project has been in the regional transportation plan for many years;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors supports this project and
recommends that Congressman William Baker apply to the Subcommittee on Surface
Transportation for special authorization.
t hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy�11
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 4, 1994
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors andaunty Administrator
By • .Deputy
Orig. Dept.: Public Works(AD)
Contact Person: Maurice Shiu (313.2251)
cc: Congressman William Baker
Congressman George Miller
Congressman Ron Dellums
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
City of Danville
Val Alexeeff, GMEDA
J. M.Walford, PW Director
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RESOLUTION NO.94/42