HomeMy WebLinkAbout029943 RES - 09/10/2013Resolution to recommend a preferred alternative route for the
replacement of the Harbor Bridge.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in cooperation
with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has proposed replacing the existing
Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge and improving the approach roadways along US 181 and
SH 286;
WHEREAS, the existing Harbor Bridge is functionally obsolete, increasingly
expensive to maintain and represents an obstacle to navigation for ships with an air draft
greater than 138 feet;
WHEREAS, four alternative routes are currently under review — they are
commonly described as the Green, Orange, Red and West Routes;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi as well as the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) has reviewed the four current alternatives for their
effectiveness in providing connectivity to the existing transportation network;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has reviewed each altemative as to how
they would serve access to the uptown and downtown areas;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has reviewed each alternative for their
ability to maximize transportation safety by eliminating curves and streamlining
connectivity;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has reviewed each altemative to
determine their impact on minimizing the adverse impact on the livability of
neighborhoods directly affected by the bridge relocation;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is working with the MPO and TxDOT to
develop plans for a multimodal system within the urbanized area;
WHEREAS, the Transportation Policy Committee (TPC), the governing body of
the MPO, comprised primarily of local elected officials, has been and continues to be a
forum for cooperative decisions on transportation;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is represented on both the MPO-TPC and
the MPO-TAC;
WHEREAS, the MPO adopted a resolution on June 11, 2013 recommending a
preferred altemative route;
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the MP0's adopted resolution;
WHEREAS, the City Council has conferred with the MPO and city staff to assist
them in making a determination and recommendation;
WHEREAS, the FHW xDOT planning process would benefit from input and
expressions of preference for a preferred altemative from interested public agencies and
the general public;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City of Corpus Christi recommends the commonly referred to "Red
Route" as the preferred altemative for the replacement of the Harbor Bridge.
Section 2. This resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
H Cl OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Nelda a in
Mayor
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
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