Number
011693
Version
SUBSTITUTE
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution affirming the City of Milwaukee's support for the Hoan Bridge alternative of the Bay View to Downtown Milwaukee Bicycle Route Study.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting the Bay View to Downtown Milwaukee Bicycle Route Study. There are three alternatives currently under consideration; the Second Street alternative, the Union Pacific Railroad Corridor alternative, and the Hoan Bridge alternative. This resolution affirms the City of Milwaukee's support for the Hoan Bridge alternative.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting the Bay View to Downtown Milwaukee Bicycle Route Study; and
Whereas, The Hoan Bridge alternative would provide the most direct, safe and enjoyable bicycle and pedestrian connection between Bay View and downtown Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee Bicycle Task Force has endorsed the Hoan Bridge alternative; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Hoan Bridge alternative of the Bay View to Downtown Milwaukee Bicycle Route Study is endorsed and supported;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That it is anticipated that the majority of the funding for this project will be Federal dollars and that matching funds should be provided by the State of Wisconsin due to this commuter and recreational bicycle facility being located on a Federal Interstate Highway and providing a link to Lake Shore State Park and the Hank Aaron State Trail;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Engineer is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
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April 5, 2002
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