R 3833
RESOLUTION NO. 3833
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE SUPPORTING AMTRAK INTERCITY
MOTORCOACHES ACCESS AT LOCATioNS WITH NO
. OTHER INTERCITY TRANSIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, increasing mobility choices for all people, including residents of rural and
suburban areas. is a high priority especially when funding resources are limited for
transportation capital projects; and
WHEREAS, intercity motor coach carriers are an important mobility link in the overall
transportation network; and
WHEREAS, the largest intercity bus company in the nation. Greyhound, has announced
plans to discontinue services in 64 California locations, including Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation currently provides funding to
Amtrak for "feeder buses" to carry only rail passengers that are not located along a
passenger rail corridor tolfrom rail stations; and
WHEREAS, greater efficiencies can be achieved if Amtrak buses are permitted to: a)
transport passengers only if a portion of their travel includes rail transportation, and b)
there is no other intercity motor coach service available; and
WHEREAS, provisions will be retained in State law to ensure the Amtrak "feeder bus"
network does not unfairly compete with intercity motor coach carriers not receiving state
transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, existing law allows Amtrak to contract with motor carriers for "mixed-mode"
travel only if the motor carrier has been operating without an Amtrak contract for 12
months immediately prior to contracting with Amtrak.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby supports efforts to allow the Amtrak feeder-bus network to transport
passengers when there is no other intercity service available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande supports
the elimination of the 12-month provision under Califomia Government Code Section
14035.55 Section 1 Subsection (e) only if it is required to allow mixed-mode bus
operations on the Coast Route (Los Angeles-San Francisco),
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande supports
inclusion of penalty provisions in State law when transportation does not include travel by
rail as part of a passenger's overall travel on California Amtrak service.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3833
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On motion of Council Member Arnold, seconded by Council Member Dickens, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Arnold, Dickens, Guthrie. Costello and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of April 2005.
RESOLUTION NO. 3833
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TONY FERRA OR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS-;-CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMO HY J. EL, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO. 3833
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San
Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that
Resolution No. 3833 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
on the 26th day of April 2005. ' '
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 27th
day of April 2005.
/JL.U.it1flJ~
ORE, CITY CLERK