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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-20-5.3 - Resolution - 04/09/2020RESOLUTION NO. 04-09-20-5.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BRAZOS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION VISION WHEREAS, the City of College Station recognizes the need to address the potential doubling of traffic congestion in Brazos County; and WHEREAS, multiple planning partners, including the City of College Station, the City of Bryan, Texas A&M, Texas A&M University System, Blinn College, the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, the Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Texas Department of Transportation – Bryan District, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and the Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization participated in developing a Brazos County Transportation Vision for transportation improvements in Brazos County; and WHEREAS, the City of College Station has determined the Brazos County Transportation Vision is in the best interest of College Station and all of Brazos County; and WHEREAS, Brazos County Transportation Vision can guide planning for many types of transportation improvement projects involving multiple modes of transportation and obtain funding from numerous different sources to benefit Brazos County citizens and the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Brazos County Transportation Vision encourages the increase of commerce, prosperity and for the improvement of health, living conditions and public safety for all Brazos County citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council supports the Brazos County Transportation Vision as attached in Exhibit A. PART 2: That the City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the Brazos County Transportation Vision on behalf of the City joining the planning partners who have already taken action supporting the vision. PART 3: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. Resolution No. 04-09-20-5.3 Page 2 of 5 ADOPTED this 9th day of April, 2020. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Secretary Mayor APPROVED: City Attorney Resolution No. 04-09-20-5.3 Page 3 of 5 EXHIBIT A BRAZOS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION VISION Brazos County Transportation Vision Through community consensus, plan, develop and operate a quality transportation system for people and goods that promotes safety, enhances quality of life and supports economic opportunity throughout Brazos County. Brazos County City of Bryan City of College Station Blinn College Texas A&M University The Texas A&M University System Brazos Transit District Union Pacific Railroad Vision Partners Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Brazos Valley Council of Governments Texas Department of Transportation — Bryan District Texas A&M Transportation Institute Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization Texas Central Railway Guiding Principles Plan and Develop • Provide access to, through and within Brazos County that is safe, efficient and reliable, and offers mobility options. • Recognize and respect the different missions, roles, and responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and groups, as well as the private sector, in Brazos County. • Ensure that citizens, state and local governments coordinate with the Bryan/College Station MPO and Brazos County RMA to develop plans and programs that reduce the potential doubling of our congestion by 2030. • Provide multiple opportunities for citizen engagement that ensure transparency throughout the discussion of public transportation alternatives. Partnerships • Collaborate with colleges and universities to use Brazos County as an incubator for transportation innovation and new mobility technologies. • Develop partnerships between the public and private sectors to mitigate the impacts of rapid growth on our transportation network. • Work with local governments and the private sector to encourage innovative zoning and redevelopment that enhances transportation -land use connections and reduces congestion. • Coordinate with all freight and telecommunication providers to allow for the safe and efficient movement of goods and services. Funding • Enhance community awareness that most transportation improvements cost millions of dollars and can take many years to design and complete. • Leverage and maximize the use of available public and private resources. • Engage state and federal elected officials to explore additional local funding options. Judge Duane Peters Brazos County Commissioners lyaarim Karl Mooney Mayor, City of College Station Nancy Berry Policy Board Chair, Bryan/College Station MPO Michael Young President, Texas A&M University Bobby Gutierr Chair, Brazos Phil Shackefffrd nomic Development Corp. Andrew Nelson Mayor, City of Bryan John : arp Ch. cellor, The as A&M University System Tedi Ellison Board Chair, Brazos County RMA Mar H: sley Ch. ► ellor, Blinn C. ege District Thomas Wilkinson Executive Director, Greg Winfree Chair, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Director, Texas A&M Transportation Institute �..1� R John4McBeth Chief Executive Officer, Brazos Transit District Brenda Mainwaring Lance Simmons District Engineer, TxDOT Bryan District Carlos Aguilar Assistant Vice President, Union Pacific Railroad President and CEO, Texas Central Railway