410.93
RESOLUTION REQUESTING WIDENING OF AVIATION ROAD BRIDGE
RESOLUTION NO. 410, 93
INTRODUCED BY: THE ENTIRE TOWN BOARD
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury is desirous
of maintaining efficient and safe movement of vehicles, bicycles,
and pedestrian traffic throughout the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, the Aviation Road Bridge over Interstate Route 87
(The Northway), due to its narrow, two-lane width, is the cause of
numerous delays in traffic and the direct cause of heavy traffic
congestion and safety concerns, and
WHEREAS, it is the perception of the Town Board that the
traffic problems (i.e., delays, congestion, safety concerns) caused
by this bridge are unparalleled by any other single transportation
element within the entire region,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury
emphatically and unanimously request that the New York State
Department of Transportation and the Glens Falls Transportation
Council undertake immediately, the necessary steps to widen the
Aviation Road Bridge and thereby provide for the safe and efficient
movement of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic across the
bridge.
Duly adopted this 19th day of July, 1993, by the following
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Caimano, Mr. Tucker,
Mr. Brandt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None