HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-147 CCR Member Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-147
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center committed to establishing a Complete
Streets Policy as part of the City's grant provided under Hennepin County's Active Living Program
as part of the Statewide Health Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Travel Demand Management Policy supports an efficient
transportation system, in which an integrated transportation system increases overall capacity and
reduces congestion; and
WHEREAS, travel demand management improves transportation equity by
providing transportation options to everyone,as walking and biking offer additional means to access
businesses and encourage economic development; and
WHEREAS, travel demand management improves public health and fitness of
workers with options to bike and walk, helping to reduce health care costs and obesity rates, and
promoting public health and physical activity through the constructed environment; and
WHEREAS, travel demand management can reduce single-occupant-vehicle trips
and distribute traffic to improve congestion during peak traffic times, while encouraging the
integration of physical activity into daily routines through activities such as biking,walking,and/or
taking transit; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2015,the City Council Work Session included an
overview presentation by City staff of the Travel Demand Management Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council voiced its support and desire to formally consider the
Travel Demand Management Policy for adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center hereby adopts the
y y p Travel Demand Management Policy that will be used and
implemented to guide future development projects in the City of Brooklyn Center.
Se tember 28 2015
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
April Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Dan Ryan, Lin Myszkowski
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.