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RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 171 R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO CREATE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING RELOCATION OF FREIGHT RAIL LINES. WHEREAS, transportation in Texas comprises 15-170/0 of the gross state product and employs 11 % of the total state workforce; and, WHEREAS, in its present state the transportation system in Texas is a major consumer of natural resources and a major source of air, water, and noise pollution; and, WHEREAS, the congested transportation system creates approximately $60.8 billion dollars in added costs; and, WHEREAS, the present transportation system affords only limited access to the poor, elderly and persons with disabilities; and, WHEREAS, the Central Texas 1-35 corridor is one of the fastest growing areas in the Texas; and, WHEREAS, the present system of inter-city freight rail lines adds to the traffic congestion and hampers efforts to develop a centralized, inter-city commuter rail line; and, WHEREAS, the creation of a centralized, inter-city commuter rail line will address some of the critical transportation issues facing the 1-35 corridor; and, WHEREAS, failure to address critical transportation needs will hamper economic stability in the State. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The City Council of City of San Marcos, Texas, supports legislative action that would create and fund a programs that would enhance public transportation in the State, and particularly along the 1-35 corridor. PART 2. The City Council of the City of San Marcos, Texas, supports legislative action that would provide funding and assistance for the relocation of freight rail line and the creation of inter-city commuter rail lines. PART 3. This Resolution is in full force and effect from and after its passage.