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RESOLUTION 11-~ 7
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF -THE SPRINGFIELD MAIN STREET (OR 126)
SAFETY STUDY
WHEREAS, the Springfield Main Street (OR 126) corridor has been a focal point of safety
concerns for many years; and
WHEREAS, there is particular public concern for pedestrian safety between 20th Street and 73rd
Street because of the continued occurrence of pedestrian collisions; and
WHEREAS, in April 2010, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of
Springfield, and Lane Transit District (LTD) organized a Study Advisory Group which
undertook a safety study for OR 126 (Main Street) from 20th Street to 73rd Street in Springfield;
and
WHEREAS, this safety study was performed with the primary emphasis on providing safe
pedestrian crossings at unsignalized locations; and
WHEREAS, the safety study evaluated pedestrian safety issues and recommended solutions to
create safer pedestrian crossings; and
WHEREAS, the safety study recommendations were based on technical analysis that included
data collection, analysis of existing conditions, identification of priority locations, and analysis
of improvement alternatives and strategies; and
WHEREAS, the safety study recommendations were also based on information and testimony
received from the public through a public open house and the Study Advisory Group; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and considered the safety study, its underlying technical
and factual information and the recommendations contained therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING RECITALS, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, that the Council
endorses the implementation of the recommendations in the safety study by the Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City thanks ODOT and LTD for proactive participation
in this effort to address pedestrian safety between 20th Street and 73rd Street in Springfield; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon adoption by the
Council and approval by the Mayor.
Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield, Oregon, by a vote of 6
for and 0 against, this 7th day of March , 2011.
ATTEST:
City order
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OFFICE OF ITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION N0. 11-07