HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-079
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
A REGIONAL RAIL SYSTEM IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-079
WHEREAS, area leaders seNing on committees of the North eentral 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 Area; and
WHEREAS, there is an agreement on a demonstrated need for the provision of
the regional rail seNices 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 seNices should be shared by all residents of
the counties receiving regional rail seNices; and
WHEREAS, regional rail seNices should offer the region's citizens a seamless
system of rail transit seNices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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A new revenue stream is required that would be dedicated to the
development and ongoing operation for regional rail service.
There is a strong preference for additional sales tax capacity
allowing for a region-wide local option election that could provide
such revenues.
Local governments, transit entities, and the State should have a
common base for taxable goods and seNices, including any goods
and seNices newly taxed by the Legislature.
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.
The new RRA would work cooperatively with the existing
transportation authorities to provide the public with regional rail
seNices throughout the region.
A seamless system of rail transit seNices should be offered
throughout the region.
Section 7. The three existing transportation authorities will maintain their
respective funding, responsibilities, and commitments (Dallas Area
Rapid Transit, Denton County Transportation Authority, and the
Fort Worth Transportation Authority).
Section 8. 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.
Section 9. There should be a mechanism (in the permissive legislation) for
additional geographic areas (counties) to join the new RRA.
Section 10. There should be cooperation throughout the region to maximize
the amount of federal funding for regional rail.
PASS AND APPROVED this the 13th day of December, 2
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Mike eurtis, P.E., Public Works Director