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May 13, 2003 · To obtain the necessary resources in order to provide safe and secure environments for riders, employees, and the general public in the era of heightened security needs. · The public transportation industry has documented investment needs in excess of $43 billion each year. Final Impact: · Increased funding for public transportation will help to stimulate the national, state, and local economies. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. WHEREAS, public transportation improves the quality of life in our community by providing freedom, access, mobility and choice for our citizens; and, WHEREAS, public transportation plays a vital role in our community as it stimulates the economy and creates jobs, reduces traffic congestion, provides access to jobs, decreases America's dependency on foreign oil, and preserves the environment; and, WHEREAS, public transportation provides personal mobility and freedom and increased investment is needed to provide greater transportation choices for all citizens; and, WHEREAS, record high levels of investment in public transportation in previous federal legislation is paying off for America through increased ridership, enhanced local transportation decision-making and successful public private partnerships; and, WHEREAS, the public transportation industry has documented investment needs in excess of $43 billion each year; and, WHEREAS, our regional transit systems must have adequate resources to provide safe and secure environments for riders, employees and the general public in this era of heightened security needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that: Section 1: That increased investment in public transportation at the state and federal level is necessary to stimulate the economy and keep America moving. Section 2: That a successful regional transportation network depends on all modes of transportation including mass transit and highways. Section 2: That Congress should grow the transit and highway funding levels in the Re- authorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st' Century. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to all members of Portsmouth's Virginia General Assembly and United States congressional delegations." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None