Res 031-96 3/5/1996RESOLUTION NO. 3\-Ci(Q
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEVATED PORTION OF
FREEWAY ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 287; REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CONNECT THIS ELEVATED PORTION TO HIGHWAYS
SHOWN ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM; PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SYSTEM
TO MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY AND POTENTIAL OF
EXISTING AND FUTURE BUSINESSES; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the existing portion of U.S. Highway 287 between Seventh Street
and Fifteenth Street poses a continued high risk to motorist using this corridor shown by historical accident data; and
WHEREAS,The City Council finds that the creation of an elevated freeway along this corridor would serve to provide
uninterrupted movement of traffic along a significant highway shown on the National Highway System, while maintaining to
the fullest extent possible existing businesses along this corridor to serve the community and commuting motorist; and
WHEREAS,The City Council finds that the creation of an elevated freeway along this corridor would serve to provide
greater opportunities for economic development by providing the possibility for providing alternative north and south routes for
traffic otherwise utilizing heavily congested interstates through cities in non-attainment areas as defined by the Clean Air Act
of 1991; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the creation of an elevated freeway along this corridor should require that the
freeway be designed to provide non-stop linkages to other transportation corridors as shown on the National Highway System,
more specifically Interstate 44, U.S. Hwy. 287 and U.S. 82; that the elevated portion be designed for three north-bound and
three south-bound through lanes of travel in order to provide the greatest level of possibilities for this project, and that it be
constructed in a single phase, greatly limiting the future need to disrupt traffic and otherwise create chaos for the economic
well-being of existing businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS,THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council and the citizens of Wichita Falls request that the Texas Transportation Commission
urgently considers constructing an elevated portion of highway along U.S. 287 to provide enhanced safety and increase the
economic development potential of the region.
SECTION 2. The City Council and the citizens of Wichita Falls request that the Texas Transportation Commission
urgently considers linking this elevated freeway to Interstate 44, U.S. Highway 287 and U.S. Highway 82, and provide three
north-bound and three south-bound lanes of travel together with the necessary ramping.
SECTION 3. The City Council and the citizens of Wichita Falls request that the Texas Transportation Commission
urgently considers construction in a single phase including the provision of ramps to Sixth Street and from Fifth Street, to and
from U.S. 82(Kell Freeway), along with the maintenance of existing on and off ramps.
SECTION 4. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at whici his resolution was passed was
open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of March, 1996.
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