2012-895 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -895
A resolution recognizing the City of Janesville's support for the Beloit- Janesville
Peace Trail
WHEREAS, Janesville has a long history of supporting the development of bicycle and
pedestrian trails, particularly those that allow for connectivity to already developed trail
systems; and
WHEREAS, a sound and functional bicycle and pedestrian network provides citizens of
the City of Janesville with a safe, scenic and energy-efficient alternate to current
transportation infrastructure by decreasing motor vehicle traffic, air pollution, reducing
wear and damage to roads and providing transportation alternatives to motor vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, Janesville's portion of the Peace Trail extends from Rockport Road south
to Eau Claire Road; and
WHEREAS, efforts, including the development of the Beloit- Janesville Bicycle Route
Corridor Master Plan and Feasibility Study, are underway to expand the trail further
south through area townships to the City of Beloit; and
WHEREAS, if the Peace Trail is extended, trail users would be able to travel from the
City of Beloit north through Janesville to Watertown;
WHEREAS, the Janesville Parks Division & Community Development are engaged in
the Beloit- Janesville Bicycle Route Corridor Master Plan and Feasibility Study process,
and have contributed towards the selection of preferred routes from the City of
Janesville to the City of Beloit, including routing that passes through area townships;
and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Park & Open Space Plan calls upon the City to provide a
well - integrated network of sidewalks, recreation paths and trails, and bike lanes
throughout the City that connect with other facilities in the area; and
WHEREAS, The Janesville Area 2005 -2035 Long Range Transportation Plan
recommends the extension of the Peace Trail from Janesville to Beloit; and
WHEREAS, longtime area volunteers and the Rock Trail Coalition are pledging
partnerships and funding to help make this trail a reality by working with area
municipalities and adjacent residents to obtain possible easements and state and
federal grant funding; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville on this 26th day of March, 2012, that the City of Janesville formally resolves
our support for the Beloit- Janesville Peace Trail; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the City of Janesville
endorses the Beloit- Janesville Bicycle Route Corridor Master Planning and Feasibility
Study process.
ADOPTED: March 26, 2012
Motion by: McDonald
APPROVED: Second by: Liebert
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Dongarra -Adams X
Eric J. Levitt i - Manager Liebert X
McDonald X
ATTEST: Rashkin X
Steeber X
r Voskuil X
Jean A n Wulf, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimc29k, City Attorney
Proposed by Rock Trail Coalition _
Prepared by Mgt Asst