HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2014-10 - Support of the Move MN Campaign - 01/07/2014 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10
RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE MOVE MN CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie supports efforts for a new state-wide
comprehensive transportation funding package to address Minnesota's $50 billion transportation
deficit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie agrees that transportation investments provide
benefits beyond new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic competitiveness, and
improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans by enabling the state to properly maintain and
improve transportation assets that expand access and opportunity for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eden Prairie affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide
transportation funding package must be:
• Comprehensive, including funding for roads, highways, transit, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities throughout Minnesota.
• Balanced across transportation modes and between Greater Minnesota and the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, serving all Minnesotans equitably.
• Sustainable, including long-term solutions that will grow with the economy to
meet the states growing transportation needs.
• Dedicated to transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie hereby supports the Move
MN Campaign.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota this 7th day of
January, 2014.
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Kat Teen Porta, City Clerk