HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011993 - 1993-048 p.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on Februga 2, 1993 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeakand Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 93L48
SUBJECT: Transpac Resolution on the Proposed Benicia/Martinez Bridge Project)
WHEREAS, Caltrans is in the process of developing the Benicia/Martinez Bridge Project and
the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County has considered the impact of the
Bridge Project on communities in the I-680 corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Project will significantly impact local jurisdictions affected by the operation
of the 1-680 corridor; and
WHEREAS, TRANSPAC jurisdictions would prefer a Project which includes-a toll plaza on the
north side of the Bridge and toll collection in the southbound direction; and
WHEREAS, TRANSPAC supports the incorporation of structural options for a future transit
connection between Contra Costa and Solano Counties; and
WHEREAS, TRANSPAC supports the allocation of funds for the construction of structural
components to accommodate transit; and
WHEREAS, the design of the Benicia/Martinez Bridge Project as a gateway to Central Contra
Costa County needs to be incorporated in the Project; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of the Project alternative chosen by Caltrans must be mitigated as
required by the National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality Act to
ensure that freeway and arterial traffic flows are not adversely impacted by the Project:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County:
1) urges that the project include a toll plaza on the north side of the Bride, toll
collection in the southbound direction and structural options for a future transit
connection between Contra Costa and Solano Counties; and
2), urges that Caltrans design the toll plaza to minimize congestion and delay and to
avoid impacts on sensitive areas of the natural environment while maximizing traffic
movement and operational safety; and
3) requests that Caltrans incorporate design elements into the Benicia/Martinez Bridge
Project which will enhance its function as;,a gateway into Central Contra Costa County
and the City of Martinez; and
4) supports the mitigation of Project impacts to the satisfaction of local jurisdictions
and for meeting the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and
California Environmental Quality Act; and
5) requests that Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission identify and
allocate the additional funds required to provide for a future transit connection.
RESOLUTION NO. 93/48;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County reserves
the right to submit additional comments concerning this project to Caltrans and the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority.
I -:hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the
minutes"of the Board of Supervisors of the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand and:Seal.of the
Board of Supervisors affixed
on this -2nd day oflAbXj=y
1993.
Phil Batchelor, Clerkof the Board
of Supervisors and County
Administrator
By: -- ojtaa�
Deputy ler
cc TRANSPAC (via CDD)
RESOLUTION NO. 93/48