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RESOLUTION NO. ~b
(Series of 1990)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
ENDORSING A VALLEY-WIDE LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM
WHEREAS, numerous cities and towns located in the Roaring
Fork Valley have created the Roaring Fork Forum ("Forum") to
address issues of valley-wide concern; and
WHEREAS, the Forum is interested in developing a balanced,
valley-wide transportation system to protect the valley's health,
safety and economic welfare, and to preserve the valley's social
diversity, economic vitality and environmental quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
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That the Forum endorses as critical, the implementation of a
valley-wide light rail system which will serve the primary
population/activity centers in the valley, including the city of
Glenwood Springs, the Town of Carbondale, the mid-valley com-
munities in the El Jebel and Basalt areas, the Town of Snowmass
Village, and the City of Aspen; will primarily serve local valley
commuter and shopping trips while also serving valley recrea-
tional trips; will mitigate the negative construction impacts
which will accompany the widening of State Highway 82; will serve
the valley's long term transportation needs in an energy effi-
cient manner; will provide a reliable, realistic, and practical
alternative to driving an automobile; will minimize the environ-
mental impact of valley transportation systems; and will signi-
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ficantly contribute to energy conservation and improved air
quality.
Dated:
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William L.
, 1990.
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I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that
resolution adopted by the city
colorado, at a meeting held
council of the City
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of Aspen,
, 1990.
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City Clerk