Carbondale
I L L I N O I S
200 South Illinois Avenue
P.O. Box 2047
Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047
April 3, 2003
The Honorable James
Inhofe
United States
Senator
Senate Office
Building
Washington DC 20510
Dear Senator Inhofe:
Enclosed for your information and reference is a copy of Resolution
2002-R-64 which supports the expansion of Illinois Route 13/127 from two lanes
to four lanes between Murphysboro and the north side of Pinckneyville (commonly
referred to as the 4-127 project). This resolution was unanimously passed by
the City Council of the City of Carbondale on September 3, 2002.
As noted in the resolution, this $80 million project would close a
large portion of the gap in the system of four-lane highways between the major
population centers in southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. In
addition, it would address existing roadway deficiencies and traffic safety
concerns as well as the need for an adequate transportation system for regional
growth and development in southern Illinois, including the improved ability to
transport goods and services to the St. Louis metro area and beyond.
The City of Carbondale appreciates your support of this very important
project. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Neil Dillard Mayor
A Resolution Supporting The Expansion of Illinois Route 13/127 (FAP Route 42) From Two Lanes to Four Lanes Between Murphysboro and Pinckneyville, Illinois
Whereas, communities
in the southwestern portion of Illinois and the Illinois Department of
Transportation have been advocating the possibility of a freeway between
Southern Illinois and the St. Louis Metro-East area for many years; and,
Whereas, upgrading
the portion of Illinois Route 13/127 (FAP Route 42) from two lanes to four
lanes between the north edge of Murphysboro and just north of Pinckneyville
would close a large portion of the gap in the system of four-lane highways
between the major population centers in southern Illinois and the St. Louis
metropolitan area; and
Whereas, this
upgrade would also address existing roadway deficiencies and traffic safety
concerns, as well as the need for an adequate transportation system for
regional growth and development in southern Illinois, including the improved
ability to transport goods and services to the St. Louis metro area and beyond;
and
Whereas, the
Illinois Department of Transportation has acknowledged the regional
significance of the expansion of Illinois Route 13/127 between Murphysboro and
Pinckneyville and has identified it as a high priority project; and
Whereas, recognizing
that the economic feasibility of this important road project is contingent upon
federal participation, United States Congressman Jerry Costello has also
indicated support for the project,
Now, Therefore, Be
it Resolved by The City Council of The City of Carbondale, Illinois, as
Follows:
1. That the City
Council of the City of Carbondale, Illinois, go on record in support of the expansion
of Illinois Route 13/127 (FAP Route 42) from two lanes to four lanes between
the north edge of Murphysboro and just north of Pinckneyville, Illinois;
2. That the City
Council of the City of Carbondale also supports the continuation of the expansion
of Illinois Route 13/127 to four lanes from Pinckneyville to Interstate 64
north of Nashville, Illinois; and
3. That copies of
this resolution be sent to IDOT District Engineer Karl Bartelsmeyer, State
Senator David Luechtefeld, State Representative Mike Bost, U.S. Congressman
Jerry Costello and U.S. Senators Peter Fitzgerald and Richard Durbin.
This Resolution
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Carbondale, Illinois, on
the 3rd day of September 2002.
APPROVED:
Neil Dillard, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janet M. Vaught, City
Clerk
Approved as to
Legality and Form:
Paige Reed/City Attorney