HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011992 - 1992-081 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTACOUNTY, ' STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Supporting )
a Train Station for ) Resolution 921$1
Crockett
)
Whereas, traffic congestion on I-80 continues to worsen and
many solutions for relief are being considered; and
Whereas, during the interim period before BART is extended to
North Contra Costa and because the Capitol Corridor Amtrak train
route has been established; and
Whereas, access to this train route from Solano County and the `
surrounding West County, area could be enhanced by 'locating a
station in the community of Crockett; and
Whereas, use of:. a Crockett station would relieve overcrowding
at the Martinez train station and save AMTRAK bussing expenses;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costs County that they support locating a train station in
Crockett; and
Be it further -resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County "urges the California Department of
Transportation and Amtrak to establish Crockett as a local stop as
soon as practical .
PASSED BY THE BOARD by unanimous vote of:'the `Supervisors
present on February 11, 1932.
Introduced by
Supervisor Tom Powers
I hereby certify that this is' a true
and correct "copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on ,the date
shown;
Attested: February- 11 199-2
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
the Board and County
Administrator
G Deputy
By P Y