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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-22 86-386 RESOLVEBx ds as c9ana wue as OfBnnyor & ZVBB, THAT WHEREAS, the opening of the new Veterans Remembrance Bridge isexpected to increase substantially the use of the. Bangor zits at the interchanges at Interstate 95 and 395, and Interstate 395 and Main Street in Bangor, by traffic seeking destinations and services within Bangor's 'Downtown'; and WHEREAS, the opening of the new bridge will, in effect, thereby -ate a major 'new gateway' to the 'Downtown' from the Interstate highway system; and WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is attempting to plan for proper rout- ing and improvements to Main Street leading from Interstate 395 to the downtown, such planning to include substantial public and private re- development - development to establish and enhance the street as a major entrance- way to the city; and WHEREAS, inadequate signing such as small street directional signs, without larger 'Downtown Bangor' signs located appropriately at these two interchanges, will contribute to the confusion of the traveling public and a needless loss of business to the 'Downtown'; and WHEREAS, installation of 'Downtown' signs on the interstate system to indicate the primary exit to the major regional business center of the area is not without numerous precedents; THEREFORE, NOW BE IT RESOLVED, By the .City -Council of the City of Bangor that the co- operation and assistance of the Maine Department of Transportation and other appropriate officials is requested by the installation of large directional signs to Downtown Bangor at these described inter- changes for viewing by motorists traveling in either direction. 86-386 Introluced by Councilor Sullivan, September 32, 19B6 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) PCWJtW, REQUESTING DOWNTOWN DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Bx ds as c9ana wue as OfBnnyor & ZVBB, THAT WHEREAS, the opening of the new Veterans Remembrance Bridge isexpected to increase substantially the use of the. Bangor zits at the interchanges at Interstate 95 and 395, and Interstate 395 and Main Street in Bangor, by traffic seeking destinations and services within Bangor's 'Downtown'; and WHEREAS, the opening of the new bridge will, in effect, thereby -ate a major 'new gateway' to the 'Downtown' from the Interstate highway system; and WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is attempting to plan for proper rout- ing and improvements to Main Street leading from Interstate 395 to the downtown, such planning to include substantial public and private re- development - development to establish and enhance the street as a major entrance- way to the city; and WHEREAS, inadequate signing such as small street directional signs, without larger 'Downtown Bangor' signs located appropriately at these two interchanges, will contribute to the confusion of the traveling public and a needless loss of business to the 'Downtown'; and WHEREAS, installation of 'Downtown' signs on the interstate system to indicate the primary exit to the major regional business center of the area is not without numerous precedents; THEREFORE, NOW BE IT RESOLVED, By the .City -Council of the City of Bangor that the co- operation and assistance of the Maine Department of Transportation and other appropriate officials is requested by the installation of large directional signs to Downtown Bangor at these described inter- changes for viewing by motorists traveling in either direction. in city Cw n September ?2,1986 Paeagd 1 9. Clary - I 86-386 AE SOL VE B queftftg Don m Df Ctiore Sig 6. Jjp 171. d