HomeMy WebLinkAbout024334 RES - 01/09/2001RESOLUTION
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EXPRESSING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S STRONG OPPOSITION
TO THE 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON F.M. HIGHWAY 2444 (STAPLES
STREET) BETWEEN KING TRAIL DRIVE AND THE SOUTH CITY LIMIT
AND THAT THIS SPEED LIMIT BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN 55 MPH AT
THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY.
WHEREAS, there is continuing new residential and commercial development
occurring along F.M. Highway 2444 between Saratoga Boulevard and the South City
Limit which requires examination of current traffic safety control measures and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City is deeply concerned about the quality of life and travel
safety on streets abutting residential neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, traffic accidents have been shown to be increasing along this
section of F.M. Highway 2444; and
WHEREAS, two traffic fatalities have recently occurred on F.M. Highway 2444
within the area of F.M. Highway 2444 in question; and
WHEREAS, residents of residential neighborhoods have approached the City of
Corpus Christi Staff, City of Corpus Christi Transportation Advisory Committee, Corpus
Christi City Council, and representatives of the Corpus Christi Office of the Texas
Department of Transportation to improve the travel safety on F.M. Highway 2444 south
of Oso Creek; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is opposed to the maintaining of speed
limits exceeding 50 MPH on streets within the City Limits immediately abutting
residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi feels it is in the best interest of the
Corpus Christi community for those agencies in authority to manage traffic speeds on
streets within the City Limits to be compatible with abutting development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is resolved to provide continued speed
enfomement along this section of F.M. Highway 2444; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over the
traffic control measures and regulations along F.M. Highway 2444;
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WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi recognizes the Texas Department of
Transportation's strong commitment to public safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
SECTION 1. That the City Council of Corpus Christi requests the Texas
Department of Transportation to support and undertake the following actions on the
identified sections of F.M. Highway 2444;
Reduce the speed limit along F.M. 2444 within the City Limits to less than
the existing 55 MPH speed limit south of King Trail Drive to the South City
Limit;
Consider additional reduction of the existing 65 MPH speed limit along
F.M. 2444 between the South City Limit and S.H. 286;
Expedite the planned rehabilitation of F.M. 2444 south of Oso Creek to
provide roadway shoulders, surfacing improvements, wider travel lanes
and turning lanes at the entrances to the King Estates and Country Creek
Subdivisions.
ATTEST:
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Legal Form Approved January 4, 2001
James R. Bray, Jr.
City Attorney
By:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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The above resolution was passed-ray the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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