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A Resolution requesting and encouraging the Ky. Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to designate the speed limit on the state route system along the Richmond Rd. Corridor, from Man O’War Blvd. to a point east of Hays Blvd., as 45 miles per hour. [Council Office, Maynard]
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WHEREAS, high volumes of traffic during peak travel times coupled with the character of the state route system along the Richmond Road Corridor, from Man O’War Boulevard to a point east of Hays Boulevard, present a danger to motorists on this roadway; and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has demonstrated a willingness to coordinate with local governments to ensure safer roads and to improve traffic flow across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-66, the state traffic laws regulating the speed of vehicles shall be applicable upon all streets within the urban county, except as the council, as authorized by state law, declares and determines otherwise.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Council of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government hereby requests and encourages the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to designate the speed limit on the state route system along the Richmond Road Corridor, from Man O’War Boulevard to a point east of Hays Boulevard, as 45 miles per hour.
Section 2 - That the Clerk of the Urban County Council is hereby authorized and directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL