CC - 1984-45 - Opposing Ramp Metering for the San Gabirel freewayRESOLUTION NO. 84 -.45
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A-RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF EL MONTE'S OPPOSITIONTO RAMP METER-
ING FOR THE SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY
WHEREAS, the City of EL..Monte has requested the City of Rosemead's support
in opposing ramp metering for the San Bernardino Freeway; and
WHEREAS., metering of ramps in the City of Rosemead will divert. short-trip
freeway travelers to City streets; and
WHEREAS, the short length of the on-ramps in theCity of.Rosemead will
result in traffic backlogs onto City streets if ramp meters.are installed; and
WHEREAS, increased congestion on City streets resulting from ramp metering
will increase the City's cost of maintaining streets without 'a commitment from
CalTrans to reimburse the City for increased maintenance costs.
NOW, THEREFORE,. BE IT RESOLVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE . CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the. City of Rosemead joins our. neighbor, the
City of El Monte, in opposing ramp metering for the San Bernardino Freeway.
SECTION 2. Staff is hereby directed to.transmit suitable copy of this resolution
to the California Department of Transportation.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 1983.
ATTEST:
City Clerk