HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 022-2020RESOLUTION NO. 22-2020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME SUPPORTING THE
CITY'S APPLICATION FOR $125M FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REBUILDING AMERICA GRANT
WHEREAS, although there are over 10,000 at -grade railroad crossings throughout the state,
the California Public Utilities Commission continues to rank the Broadway at -grade railroad crossing
first on its Grade Separation Priority List and has done so for several years; and
WHEREAS, the Broadway at -grade railroad crossing is the epicenter of three international
transportation hubs, four major highways, two rail systems, including Caltrain, which is the seventh
largest commuter rail system in the country; and
WHEREAS, 70,000 vehicles use the Broadway corridor on an average daily basis resulting
in significant traffic queuing that extends back to the U.S. 101 ramps; and
WHEREAS, the current at -grade crossing directly impacts public welfare and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Broadway Grade Separation project would be in complete alignment with
the Department of Transportation's priorities to ensure safety first and improve our nation's
transportation infrastructure, economic productivity, and quality of life; and,
WHEREAS, the City commits to provide the required 40% matching funds from non-federal
funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME RESOLVES
THAT:
The City supports the application for $125 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discreti opdvgrant pro
gcorlstruct a grade
separation over the Caltrain rail line at the Broadway ati 7
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of February,
2020 and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
9 el -Shearer, City Clerk