HomeMy WebLinkAbout4486_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4486
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF REDLANDS ENDORSING A
POLICY OF PLANNING FOR LIGHT RAIL
TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATIONAL
TRAIL SYSTEMS ALONG SANTA FE
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands
recently adopted a comprehensive open space, conservation and
recreation element to the Redlands ' General Plan to ensure that
parklands and open space are preserved, conserved and enhanced
for the benefit of Redlands ' citizens ; and
WHEREAS, among the many goals identified in the open
space, conservation and recreation element of the Redlands '
General Plan is the goal to develop riding, hiking and bicycle
trails as linkages between open space areas throughout the City of
Redlands ; and
WHEREAS, a further goal of the open-space, conservation
and recreation element is to develop recreational uses in urban
areas which provide for the enjoyment of the historical and scenic
qualities of such areas; and
WHEREAS, the rapid rate of growth in communities
surrounding Redlands has burdened the existing transportation
systems in and around Redlands causing the need for the
development of new, economical and more efficient transportation
alternatives ; and
WHEREAS, similar to other cities within California ,
this City Council recognizes that the development of a light rail
transportation system within Redlands may be a viable alternative
means of providing economical and efficient transportation
throughout the Redlands area; and
WHEREAS, with the possible sale of the Santa Fe railway
spur in Redlands , this City Council futher recognizes that it may
have a unique opportunity to plan and develop a light rail
transportation system, and walking and bicycle trails , along the
Sante Fe Railroad right-of-way existing in a historic and scenic
area of downtown Redlands; and
WHEREAS, the City' s open space Committee and Parks
Commissison both favor the Council ' s adoption of a policy pursuing
light rail and trail systems development along the Sante Fe right-
of-way;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Redlands that it hereby endorses and encourages the
City and its staff to pursue a policy which will explore the
possibilities for establishment of a light rail transportation
system and recreational walking and bicycle trails along the
Sante Fe Railroad right-of-way in downtown Redlands .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 1989 .
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Mayor , City of Redlands
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