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RESOLUTION NO. 24-00
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED STUDY
FOR THE NORTHWEST TRANSIT CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect supports the concept of transit in the Northwest Corridor and
creation of a high capacity, high quality transit service for the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Corridor Transit Feasibility Study nearing completion shows potential positive
transportation benefits to the area; and
WHEREAS, there should be additional study in this corridor and an A~ternatives Analysis should be
completed to identify a single locally preferred alternative; and
WHEREAS, employment in the corridor is expected to increase 48% by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, there are limited transit options in the corridor and the roadway network is either at, or over,
capacity; and
WHEREAS, rail service is likely to generate a substantial number of riders and cause suburbanites to
use transit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby endorse
further study of the Northwest Corridor and endorse an Alternatives Analysis for the Corridor.
SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Lohrstorfer
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of June, 2000.
Gerai~"C Farle~ Mayor
ATTEST, z'~
Velma/W. Lowe, Village Clerk '
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