RESOLUTION NO. 990294

Supporting applications to the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for 1998 TEA-21 Transportation Enhancement Funding.

WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century directs that at least ten percent of Missouris Surface Transportation Program funds be allocated toward transportation enhancement projects; and

WHEREAS, MARC has been designated to receive and review project applications from cities within the Metropolitan Planning Organizations boundary and make recommendations to the Transportation Enhancement Selection Committee for the State; and

WHEREAS, the Missouri Department of Transportation is designated to award Transportation Enhancement Funds; and

WHEREAS, the Kansas City Transportation and Development Committee (KCTDC) has reviewed and recommended the following projects be submitted from Kansas City, Missouri for consideration:

I-435 & Holmes Road Interchange

Landscaping and other scenic beautification

Riverfront West/Town of Kansas Pedestrian Bridge & Walkway

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

Historic Preservation

Indian Creek Greenway

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

Brush Creek (Brookside to Troost)

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

Shoal Creek Parkway (Hodge Park to I-435)

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

Penn Valley Park

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

KCATA Trolley Track Trail (75th St. to 85th St., Holmes to Prospect)

Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby accepts the KCTDC recommendations and supports the submission of applications to MARC and MoDOT for Enhancement Funding consideration.

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