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SAFETY ADVISORY AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA
June 26, 2007 - 6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times.
When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-m ail at Tm cdowell@dover.de.us)
should you wish to be recognized.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
1. Briefing on DelDOT Projects - Gary Laing
A. DelDOT Mega Traffic Study (SR1/Route 8 and East Dover Housing Development Projects)
B. West Dover Connector
C. Traffic Signal at Greenway Lane and Kenton Road
D. South Governors Avenue Improvements
E. Signalization Project
F. Wyoming Mill Road Project
2. Briefing on MPO Projects - Juanita Wieczoreck
3. Proposed Resolution - Maintenance and Safety Procedures for Rail Transport of Hazardous
Materials
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO
INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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WORKING DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, since September 11, 2001, the United States has become aware of the need to
reduce the risk of attack by terrorists; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Department of Homeland Security was created to facilitate the
defense of the homeland by investigating areas of potential terrorist threats; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation regulates the transport of Hazardous Materials
by rail; additional regulations may be needed to ensure the safety and security of hazardous materials
transported through urban areas; and
WHEREAS, in the absence of Congressional re-routing regulations, some City Councils in
cities such as Baltimore, Chicago and Washington, D.C. have introduced and, in some cities, enacted
legislation prohibiting the transport of hazardous materials by rail within their city limits; and
WHEREAS, this City Council, is concerned that rail tankers transporting hazardous materials
may become targets for terrorists as the rail shipments pass through cities and nearby urban areas.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOVER, that the City Council hereby requests that the Congressional delegation support
legislation that ensures existing regulations are followed and, if necessary, strengthened, in order to
mandate safety, maintenance and security for rail transport of hazardous materials, specifically
through cities.
ADOPTED:
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