Resolutions - Jersey City

RESOLUTION FACT SHEET
1. Full Title of Resolution:
Date Submitted to B.A.
RESOLUTION OF TH JERSEY CITY MUCIPAL COUNCIL AUTHORIlNG
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRA FROM TH NORTH JERSEY TRSPORTATION
PLANG AUTORITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2012- 2013 SUBREGIONAL STUY
PROGRA FOR TH LffERTY STATE PAR CIRCULATOR COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
2. Name and Title of Person Initiating the Resolution, etc.:
Naomi Hsu, AICP, PP, Senior Planer Transporttion, Division of City Planing
3. Concise Descnption of the Plan Proposed in the Resolution:
. Acceptace offèderal fuds from the Nort Jersey Transporttion Planing Authority to pay fOR
cost-benefit analysis of mass transit circulator options in and near Libert State Pat
4. Reasons (Need) for the Proposed Program, Project, etc.:
The purose of the Libert State Park Circulator CostenefitAnalysis is to conduct a costbenefit
analysis of a range of options for mass transit circulator service thoughout Libert State Park
(LSP) to serve destinltions within the park and existig and futue adjacent residential
development and businesses. Libert State Park is a major local and regional destination that
provides open space for passive and active recreation and is the home of several landmarks and
attactions. Established businesses and residential neighborhoods surround the park, and over
i 0,000 additional residences are anticipated in redevelopment plan areas adjacent to the park.
5. Anticipated Benefits to the Community:
A mass transit circdator service wil support toursm and enhance the multiodal mass transit
network for park visitors as well as residents and workers. Enhancements to the mass transit
network that serves Libert State Park and environs williiscourage park visitors fromdriving to
the park thus reducing congestion on local streets A circulator service would not only increase
mass transit options to the interior ofLSP and environs but would also maximize the utilty of
existing parking spaces.
6. Cost to the City:
The FY 2012-2013 Subregional Study Program wil provide $17qOOO to fud the hiriIg ofa
consultat to perform the cost-benefit analysis. Over the two- fiscal-year period, the local match of
$44,000 wil be met through $17,856.25 in staff
consultat.
7. Date Proposed Plan will commence:
July 1,2011
8. Anticipated Completion Date:
June '30, 2013
time and $26,143.75 in funds for theselected
9.. Person Responsible for Coordinating Proposed Program, Project, etc.:
Robert Cotter, AICP, PP, Director, Division of City PlanÎI 547-5010
Naomi Hsu,AICP, PP, Senior Planner Transporttion, Division of City Planing 547-5010
10. Additional Comments: None
I Certify that all the Facts Presented Herein are Accurate.
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