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HomeMy Public PortalAboutr 21-072lboo ufivu of #4Q Poxou 4 of Tartmof, N 5. 21 -72 Aril 22 2021 Date of Adpptio P 1_. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCLUSION OE THE CARTERET PERRY TERMINAL AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATON CENTER IN THE 2021 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is located in central New Jersey, approximately 12.5 miles from New York City; and EREAS, a significant portion of the Borough's population commutes to the city as pail of employment; and _ REAS, most of those commuters utilize New Jersey Transit buses to travel to and from and 'HEREAS, recent population increases in the central Jersey region have placed significant assures on these existing modes of transportation creating the need to provide increased access New York City; and IEREAS, recognizing the need to expand access to alternative transportation opportunities, Borough of Carteret set out to develop the Carteret intermodal Transportation Center which consist of the Carteret Ferry Terminal building and associated development inclusive of a sing lot and a three story Ferry Terminal building which will service the ferry passengers; and WHEREAS, the Carteret Intermodal Transportation Center will be located adjacent to other public facilities and open space on the Borough's waterfront; and IEREAS, the Borough of Carteret believes that the Transportation Center wilt provide new opportunities for current residents, be a catalyst for new development and address the naming difficulties experienced by the citizens from Middlesex, Union, northern Monmouth Mercer Counties; and AS, when operational, the Transportation Center will intake passengers from both vehicles as well as New Jersey Transit buses and locally operating jitneys which will ingestion on the state's already taxed roadways. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of express their support for the inclusion of the Carteret Ferry Terminal and Intennodal ,nation Center in the 2021 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Legislation as as transportation studies have been conducted that demonstrate both a demand for and to viability of the project; and IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is forwarded to Congressman ik Pallone, Jr., Senator Robert Menendez and Senator Corey Booker. Adopted this 22 "d day of April, 2021 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 23, 2021. CARMELA POGORZ.ELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OP COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO X JOHAL X DIAZ X KRUM X DIMASCIO NAPLES X X - Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to OverNle Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council A ril 22, 1 021 Vr,r.ru�j 1. GORY A. BOOKER NEW JERSEY 'United tates elate Cannela Pogorzelski 61 Cooke Ave Carteret, NJ 07008 -3046 Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I appreciate hearing from you and rely on the input of engaged New Jerseyans when making decisions. I am inspired by the dedication and activism of constituents across the state of New Jersey who take the time to contact me on issues of concern or to share stories about how legislation in Washington, DC affects their daily lives. Thank you for being one of those voices. I want to let you know that my office has received your message. I am honored to represent you in the United States Senate, and I hope you will continue to contact me and my staff about the issues that are important to you. There are many challenges before us, but I know that if we work together we will be able to make our state and our nation stronger. July 2, 2021 SUITE SH-717 HART BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20510 -3007 (202) 2243224 Dear Carmela, For more information on my work in New Jersey and Washington, DC, please visit my website at booker.senate.gov. If you would like to speak with my staff abort a policy issue, please call (202) - 224 -3224. Sincerely, e. Cory A. Booker United States Senator page 1 of l