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RESOLUTION NO. 01-01

RESOLUTION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY (RTPA) EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE EXTENSION FROM SACRAMENTO TO REDDING

WHEREAS, Caltrans has prepared a report indicating that rail passenger service may be feasibly extended to Redding in 2006; and

WHEREAS, increased passenger rail service would provide another viable mode of transportation between Redding and parts south; and

WHEREAS, passenger rail may provide an alternative to auto or airline travel; and

WHEREAS, individuals and groups riding the train will help ease congestion on Interstate 5; and

WHEREAS, individuals and groups riding the train will not contribute to air quality degradation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency hereby indicates its support for the extension of rail passenger service from Sacramento to Redding in 2006, if not sooner.

DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February 2001, by the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency.

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David L. McGeorge, Chairman
Shasta County Regional
Transportation Planning Agency