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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 Recommend approval. b�. City Manager A Gclated Information: Rnance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Passage _ Fail ilasading Page _ of _ Referral G8 15 F�4r Assigned to Cowcllor Vhecler nyrai za. 2oo9, 3", CITY OF BANGOR (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. I CITY COOACIL Ill 28. 2W8 NDYIoa Nelle aad for E saee — :. ([1'ff.EJ 51rDDOL[laQ [11e 6ffoi[a of [he 6®gm' Palace Nepax�ev[ [o Traffic 8vforcaev[ fe - Antpuid to Councilor 'W Nif l