HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24.docJANUARY 22, 2002 02-24 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
ENDORSE STATE HIGHWAY 41 IMPROVEMENTS
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, United States Highway 41 is an important north-south link between the
City of Oshkosh and other communities; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has begun a long-range
study for modernizing US 41 and its interchanges to address increasing traffic volumes
and emerging safety and traffic flow problems; and
WHEREAS, the study corridor extends from ½ mile south of the WiS 26 interchange
in the town of Nekimi to ½ mile north of the Breezewood/Bell interchange in the City of
Neenah; and
WHEREAS, the recommended plan includes reconstruction of the interchange at
WIS 21 and WIS 110, the addition of a third driving lane in each direction on US 41 (in the
median) and providing bicycle/pedestrian trail crossings (including a trail facility across
Lake Butte des Morts); and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for the City of Oshkosh to express its support for early
reconstruction and improvement of this important highway.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council for the City of
Oshkosh that the City strongly encourages the State of Wisconsin Department of
Transportation to pursue the recommended plan for modernization of US 41 and its
interchanges in the corridor from ½ mile south of the WIS 26 interchange in the town of
Nekimi to ½ mile north of the Breezewood/Bell interchange in the City of Neenah.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper city officials are hereby authorized
and directed to communicate to the Department this endorsement and present the City's
official position in appropriate forums.