HomeMy Public PortalAbout008-2012 - supporting US Bicycle Route 50COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF RICHMOND, INDIANA
RESOLUTION 8 -2012
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
UNITED STATES BICYCLE ROUTE 50
WHEREAS, Bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, contributing $47 billion a year to the
economics of communities that provide facilities for such tourists; and
WHEREAS, The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ( AASHTO) has
designated a corridor crossing Indiana to be developed as United States Bike Route 50
(USBR 50); and
WHEREAS, The Society for the Preservation and Use of Resources (SPUR) and the Adventure Cycling
Association, with the cooperation of the Indiana Department of Transportation and other
stakeholders, have proposed a specific route to be designated as United States Bicycle Route
( "USBR ") 50, a map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and
WHEREAS, The proposed route for USBR 50 comes through Richmond, Wayne County and can
therefore provide a benefit to our residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Common Council has investigated the proposed route and found it to be a suitable route, and
desire that the route be designated so that it can be mapped and signed, thereby promoting
bicycle tourism in Richmond; and
WHEREAS, The City of. Richmond Comprehensive Plan Goal TR4 calls for "The identification of
specific routes for types of traffic ranging from truck and hazardous materials transport
routes to bicycle routes "; and
WHEREAS, The City of Richmond Transportation Plan encourages the promotion of alternative
transportation methods and designates Hodgin Road/South L Street as a bicycle lane; and
WHEREAS, No further infrastructure work would be required to establish US Bicycle Route 50 in
Richmond (See Attached Map).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The Common Council of the City of Richmond, that the City
of Richmond hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of USBR 50, and requests that
the appropriate officials see to it that the route is officially designated by AASHTO as soon as this can be
achieved, and authorizes the posting of signs within the City of Richmond right -of -way identifying the route
through the community once the official designation has been made.
All of which is adopted and approved this . day of 2012.
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PRESENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this If day of g-1 , 2012, at 9:00
a.m.
{Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)
APP OVEI by me, Sarah L. Hutton, Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana, this 4/ day of
2012, at 9:05 a.m.
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Turn by turn route from East to West for United States Bicycle Route 50
Hodgin Road - West (becomes South L Street).
South L Street West to South 13th. Street.
Turn right (North) on South 13th. Street.
South 13th North to Main Street.
Turn left (Vilest) on Main Street
Main Street West to Salisbury Road.
Turn right (North) on Salisbury Road.
North to College Corner Road.
Turn left (Vilest) on College Corner Road.
College Corner Road to Elision Road.
Turn left (South) on Elision Road.
Elision Road to Crown Creek Blvd.
Turn right (West) on Crown Creek Blvd.
Crown Creek Blvd (becomes East Water Street).
East Water Street West to North Morton Ave.
Turn left (South) on North Morton Ave.
North Morton Ave. South to State Route 40.
Turn right (West) on State Route 40.
State Route 40 West Henry county line.
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