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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-086
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL TRANSIT INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, area leaders serving on committees of the North Central Texas
Regional Transit Initiative have met over the past year to address the region's rail transit
needs, rail funding requirements, and institutional arrangements to meet the region's rail
transit needs as defined in Mobilitv 2025-2004 Update, the metropolitan transportation
plan for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, there is an agreement on a demonstrated need for the provision of
regional rail services in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, and Tarrant Counties to
address the projected increase in population, employment, and congestion; and
WHEREAS, funding for regional rail services should offer the region's citizens a
seamless system of rail services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North
Richland Hills that:
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A new revenue stream is required that would be dedicated to the
development and ongoing operation for regional rail service.
The continued growth of the existing transportation authorities,
through the addition of new cities, is encouraged.
A new Regional Rail Authority (RRA) should be created to provide
funding and represent the area consisting of Collin, Dallas,
Denton, Ellis, Johnson and Tarrant Counties.
The new RRA would work cooperatively with the existing
transportation authorities to provide the public with regional rail
services through the region.
A seamless system of rail transit services should be offered
throughout the region.
The three existing transportation authorities should maintain their
respective funding, responsibilities, and commitments (Dallas Area
Rapid Transit, Denton County Transportation Authority, and the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority).
There should be a provision for representation for the three
existing transportation authorities in the governance of the new
RRA to encourage continued cooperation and coordination.
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There should be a mechanism (in the permissive legislation) for
additional geographic areas (counties) to join the new RRA.
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There should be cooperation throughout the region to maximize
the amount of federal funding for regional rail.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of November, 2
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