HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-514 0. 2-9
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on (date), by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Uilkema
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2001/514
Subject: Importance of intercity rail service during transportation emergencies
WHEREAS, the tragedies of September 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington D.C. and
Pennsylvania led to a temporary shutdown of the nation's aviation system; and
WHEREAS, the shutdown of the aviation system not only impacted millions of travelers but
also impacted the delivery of needed supplies to the rescue and recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak aided in the emergency situation by delivering supplies to the rescue
efforts and by honoring airline tickets for many travelers, all of which necessitated additional
service along Amtrak lines; and
WHEREAS, the "San Joaquin" train route linking Contra Costa County to the Central Valley
experienced a 25-percent increase in ridership in the days following the tragedies, due to the
aviation shutdown; and
WHEREAS, the nation's aviation system is expected to operate at a reduced schedule for the
foreseeable future;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors recognizes
the role of intercity rail service during transportation emergencies, as well as the
role that intercity rail can play on an ongoing basis as an alternative to flying or
driving long distances, and encourages the state and federal governments to work
towards increased funding to expand and improve intercity rail services.
1 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: October 23, 2001
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By ep�Y
Contact: John Greitzer, CDD (925) 335-1201
cc: Community Development Department
Public Works Department
AIRAC members
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