HomeMy WebLinkAbout15076RESOLUTION NO. 15076
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER INVESTIGATION
AND PLANNING CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF
CONSTRUCTING AN AUTOMATED TRANSIT NETWORK IN
THE CITY OF PUEBLO
WHEREAS, Automated Transit Networks (“ATN’s”) could provide for increased mobility
(at lower costs) to Pueblo residents and could also promote increased environmental
sustainability in our community. The City of Pueblo is faced with increasing traffic congestion
and a lack of adequate parking, particularly in the City’s central business district. By and large,
City residents are forced to use gasoline-powered vehicles for travel purposes within the City.
Such vehicles not only contribute to global warming, but are also inefficient and more expensive
both in terms of time and money; and
WHEREAS, the technology for ATN’s already exists and is improving. ATN riders have
traveled over 200 million injury-free miles. ATN systems are currently in operation in five
different countries, including the USA; NOW, THERFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council of the City of Pueblo supports further investigation and planning
regarding the feasibility of constructing an automated transit network in the City.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: November 28, 2022
BY: Larry Atencio
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M13
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 28, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM:
Nicholas Gradisar, Mayor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND
PLANNING CONCERNING THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AN
AUTOMATED TRANSIT NETWORK IN THE CITY OF PUEBLO
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution supporting further investigation and planning regarding the
feasibility of constructing an automated transit network (“ATN”) in the City.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
ATN’s could provide for increased mobility (at lower costs) to Pueblo residents and
could also promote increased environmental sustainability in our community. The City
of Pueblo is faced with increasing traffic congestion and a lack of adequate parking,
particularly in the City’s central business district. By and large, City residents are forced
to use gasoline-powered vehicles for travel purposes within the City. Such vehicles not
only contribute to global warming, but are also inefficient and more expensive both in
terms of time and money.
The technology for ATN’s already exists and is improving. ATN riders have traveled
over 200 million injury-free miles. ATN systems are currently in operation in five
different countries, including the USA.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City in passing this Resolution. No formal
feasibility study is authorized by this Resolution. Further investigation and planning will
be conducted through seminars and workshops with input from third parties and the
public.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to publicly support the further study and possible
development of ATN’s in the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None