Bill Text: DE SR10 | 2017-2018 | 149th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Establishing A Special Committee To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding Truck Traffic And Freight Movements Along Sr 41, Sr 48, And Sr 7 In New Castle County.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-04-25 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT [SR10 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2017-SR10-Draft.html
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Sen. Delcollo & Sen. Lavelle |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
149th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRUCK TRAFFIC AND FREIGHT MOVEMENTS ALONG SR 41, SR 48, AND SR 7 IN NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, there is a significant number of heavy and light duty trucks that travel along the corridors of SR 41, SR 48, and SR 7; and
WHEREAS, the residents along SR 41 and SR 48 have expressed concern about their safety and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the number of trucks entering into Delaware for economic development purposes is only going to increase; and
WHEREAS, it is important to examine the freight movement along these corridors to identify ways to improve the quality of life for the residents, while still promoting economic development; and
WHEREAS, it is also important that there be an equitable and jointly agreed upon solution that does not overburden any one corridor over another.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 149 th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that a Special Committee be formed to study and make recommendations to the Department of Transportation regarding the truck traffic and freight movement along SR 41, SR 48, and SR 7 in New Castle County;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Committee shall study and make recommendations regarding; 1. How to reduce the number of trucks traveling along these roadways; and
2. Any improvements in engineering, infrastructure, education and enforcement that can improve the quality of life for those that live along these roadways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Committee shall be comprised of the following members:
1. The executive Director of the Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO), of the Executive Director’s designee;
2. A representative from the Diamond State Port Corporation Board of Directors appointed by the Governor;
3. Two representatives from the SR 41 area, one appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Senate Minority Leader;
4. Two representatives from the SR 48 area, one appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Senate Minority Leader;
5. Two representatives from the SR 7 area, one appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one appointed by the Senate Minority Leader;
6. A representative from the Delaware State Police Truck Enforcement Unit appointed by the Superintendent of the State Police;
7. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation of the Secretary’s designee;
8. The Chief Traffic Engineer of the Delaware Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Committee shall be chaired by the Executive Director of WILMAPCO or designee, and the Delaware Department of Transportation will provide administrative staff support.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Special Committee shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Delaware Department of Transportation and the General Assembly by January 12, 2018.
SYNOPSIS
This Senate Resolution creates a Special Committee to study and make recommendations regarding truck traffic movement along SR 41, SR 48, and SR 7.
Author: Senator Delcollo
