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� �11�' ._ . . <br /> • � �. � <br /> -� � CITY of ORON4 <br /> a � ; � <br /> r ti <br /> ��� �G'�' RESOLUTION OF T�IE�C�I�TY�COUNCIL <br /> `q g' NO. �� <br /> kESII� <br /> A Resolution Calling For the Commissioner of Transportation <br /> to Address the Traffic Problems Caused - <br /> by the Restrictions Placed on the Use of the I-394 HOV Lane <br /> by Single Passenger Vehicles During Off-Peak Hours, and by Reverse Commuters <br /> WHEREAS, the I394 HOV Lane has, since its inception,been open to single passenger <br /> vehicles during non-peak hours, and for reverse commuting; and <br /> WHEREAS,when the HOV Lane was restructured as a toll lane,the lane was closed to <br /> single passenger vehicles during off-peak hours and for reverse commuting, unless a toll is paid; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, this change is resulting in traffic delays in off-peak hours, and for reverse <br /> • commuters, due to only two of the three lanes on I394 being available without the payment of a <br /> toll; and , <br /> WHEREAS,providing the same access to single passenger vehicles as prior to the <br /> restructuring would not negatively impact the primary purpose and functioning of the toll lane; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, there was a lack of communication with the City of Orono and other cities <br /> west of I-494 regarding the restrictions related to single passenger vehicles during off-peak <br /> times, and related to reverse commuters; and <br /> WHEREAS,through its experience worlcing through the Highway 12 Bypass project,the <br /> City has found that on-going communication with Mn/DOT has been the key to anticipating and <br /> resolving problems; and <br /> WHEREAS, through recent discussions with Mn/DOT staff, we understand that <br /> Mn/DOT would prefer the existing toll lane restrictions remain in place while Mn/DOT <br /> completes a number of engineering adjustments to address the bottleneck areas. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, B�IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council does hereby <br /> strongly urge the Commissioner of Transportation to expeditiously address the traffic problems <br /> that have resulted from the restrictions placed on the use of the HOV Lane by single passenger <br /> vehicles during off-peak hours, and by reverse commuters; and does also request the <br /> � Commissioner of Transportation provide a response regarding the plans related to addressing the <br /> HOV Lane bottlenecks, and regarding on-going communication with all affected cities. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />