HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1999-070 FREE TRANSIT SERVICE JUNE 21-26, 1999; AND EACH WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY THROU AUGUST 28, 1999 TO INFORM & PROMOTE ROUTE MRESOLUTION NO. R-99- 70
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City of Yakima Transit Division to
provide free transit service between June 21-26,1999, and free transit
service on each Wednesday and Saturday through August 28, 1999,
in order to inform the public of and to promote transit route
modifications.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Transit Division provides public transportation
services to the citizens and visitors of Yakima;
WHEREAS, said public transportation helps to alleviate traffic congestion,
parking congestion, and increased air pollution in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Division recently modified a number of transit routes
and desires to inform the public of and to promote these route modifications through
free transit service between June 21-26,1999, and free transit service on each Wednesday
and Saturday through August 28, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems that it is in the best interest of the City of
Yakima to inform the public of and to promote transit route modifications through free
transit service between June 21-26,1999, and free transit service on each Wednesday and
Saturday through August 28, 1999, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima Transit Division is hereby authorized and directed to
provide free transit service between June 21-26, 1999, and free transit service on each
Wednesday and Saturday through August 28, 1999, in order to inform the public of and
to promote transit route modifications.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of May, 1999.
ATTEST: John Puccinelli, Mayor
City Clerk
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1 (O\
For Meeting of 5/18/99
ITEM TITLE: Resolution establishing free transit service, June 21 through 26,
1999, to promote route modification and continuing free service on Wednesdays
and Saturdays thereafter through August 28, 1999, to encourage summer patronage.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Bill Schultz, Transit Manager/575-6005
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: During the Transit Division Workforce Committee
presentation relative to anticipated route modifications, it was recommended and
approved by Council to establish a kickoff week of free service to encourage people
to try the modified services. It was further recommended and approved that,
following the kickoff week, free service be continued on Wednesdays and Saturdays
through August in order to encourage summer ridership, which is generally a low
ridership season. The attached resolution is the legislation required to implement
the Council's approval.
EXHIBITS
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source Transit Division Operating Budget _
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Concur with Committee recommendation
TRANSIT COMMI I lE RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution providing the specified
free service during the 1999 summer season.
COUNCIL ACTION: