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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br /> <br /> ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA <br /> <br /> RESOLUTION NO. <br /> <br /> RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY STATEMENT IN <br /> SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT <br /> (TSM) <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City has recognized the potential negative <br /> environmental impacts on the region and community resulting <br /> from increased traffic as the City experiences tremendous <br /> economic growth; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the benefits which can be realized from more efficient" <br />use of the transportation network are: <br /> <br /> reduced traffic congestion <br /> improved air quality <br /> lowered ambient noise levels <br /> conservation of energy <br /> <br /> · slower deterioration of streets and highways <br /> reduced employee stress due to commute driving, and <br /> <br /> · reduced employee commute costs; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City has demonstrated its commitment to effective <br /> traffic management through the adoption of the citywide <br /> Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Ordinance on October <br /> 2, 1984; <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br />RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />Section 1: The City of Pleasanton endorses the use of <br /> alternative transportation modes for the good of the <br /> region, the community, the City and its employees; and <br /> <br />Section 2: The City resolves to achieve the goals of the TSM <br /> Ordinance through the provision of an ongoing TSM <br /> program for City employees. <br /> <br />Section 3: The City intends to be a leader in the field of <br /> transportation management through the City Coordinator's <br /> involvement in regioDal transportation issues, <br /> implementation of the citywide ordinance and the TSM <br /> program for the employees of the City of Pleasanton. <br /> <br />Section 4: This resolution shall become effective immediately <br /> upon its passage and adoption. <br /> <br /> <br />