HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-28 08-156 RESOLVEItem No, G8 '4556
Date: 4-28-08
Item/Subject Resolve, Supporting the Efforts of the Bangor Police Deparment to Enhance
Traffic Enforcement
Responsibte Department City Council
The Government Operations Committee recently heard a presentation from Chief Gesba on the
Police Departments enhanced efforts to enforce traffic regulations— particularly speed limits and
traffic violations. Over the years, we have all noticed an increase in these violations, and we
hear frequent complaints from our residents, particularly regarding speeding in residential areas.
In addition to stopping more violators, Me Department will be undertaking efforts to involve the
community in this effort through working with the media to provide Information and encouraging
the public to assist in Nis effdt by asking them to obey traffic regulations.
At that meeting, the Committee Indicated Its strong support for this effort and requested that a
resolve be prepared to allow the full Council to indicate Its support.
Department Head
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Rnance Director
Legal Approval:
City Solicitor
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(TIRE.) Resolve, Supporting the Efforts of the Bangor Police Department to Enhance Traffic
Enforcement
WHEREAS, traffic violations have significantly increased in Bangor due to an increased number of
vehicles on the read, a decline in driver patience, and a lack of assigned law enforcement
resources to create an effective deterrent; and
WHEREAS, this has increased the number of traffic accidents and created a reduced sense of safety and
security among our residents; and
WHEREAS, the Bangor Police Department has undertaken an initiative to change dVI ng behaviors by
increasing its traffic enforcement efforts through stopping more violators, undertaking
directed enforcement efforts, and utilizing multi -officer details; and
WHEREAS, the overall goal of this effort is to provide motorists; with a clear, concise, and consistent
deterrent to inappropriate driving behaviors; and
WHEREAS, the Department also intends to enlist the assistance of community members, the media, and
other City employees in this effort; and
WHEREAS, driving safely and obeying traffic laws saves gas, reduces traffic accidents, lowers insurance
rates, and increases safety for pedestrians, including children;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE U RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE QTY OF BANGOR THAT
We fully support the efforts of the Bangor Police Department to address traffic violations within the City
through both public education and expanded enforcement efforts. We all upon our citizens and all who
travel on Bangoes streets to assist us in this effort through obeying all traffic regulations, Including
driving at or below the speed limit and stepping for red lights.
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