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C ity of T ukw il a
Washington
Resolution No. 1 63-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF
THE INTEGRATED ROADS AND TRANSIT PLAN DEVELOPED
BY THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
DISTRICT AND SOUND TRANSIT.
WHEREAS, Sound Transit is the designated provider of high capacity transit
infrastructure and services addressing regional public transportation needs in the Puget
Sound area; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Investment District is charged with
developing a transportation investment plan for improving highways and bridges with
significant traffic levels in the Puget Sound area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila will directly benefit from the proposed
improvement of the SR -167/I -405 interchange and the proposed improvements to the
Tukwila Station on Longacres Way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes an integrated, regional approach that invests
in both highway and transit improvement projects is essential for relieving congested
corridors, improving and maintaining the region's road system, and providing fast,
reliable mass transit that connects regional population and employment centers; and
WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the Regional Transportation Investment District
have worked jointly over the past year, developing the first -ever integrated set of
highway and transit improvements for the Puget Sound region;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council declares its support of the adoption of the Integrated Roads and
Transit Plan developed by the Regional Transportation Investment District and Sound
Transit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COU L OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of CA A 2007.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: i
Q� Verna riff ,�Ouncil President
�Dl Jane E. Can C C, City erk
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APPROVED AS R BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: I -0
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