Title
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop
Location:
1) Central Ward, along 15th Avenue eastbound on the southerly side of Bruce Street, nearside location; and
2) Central Ward, along 15th Avenue westbound on the northerly side of Bruce Street, farside location
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, New Jersey Transit’s Bus Safety Department conducted an investigation for proposed bus stop location changes due to safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, at the request of the Department of Engineering and review of the traffic operations by New Jersey Transit in conjunction with the City of Newark, Division of Traffic and Signals, and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197(3)(a), the following described locations are designated as bus stops:
ADD BUS STOPS:
1. In the Central Ward, along 15th Avenue, eastbound on the southerly side thereof:
a. Bruce Street, nearside.
Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 105ft westerly therefrom.
2. In the Central Ward, along 15th Avenue, westbound on the northerly side thereof:
a. Bruce Street, farside.
Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 100ft westerly therefrom.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 39:4-197(3)(a) of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, a municipality may by ordinance, resolution or regulation designate or delete a bus stop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. In the Central Ward, the following described locations are hereby designated as bus stops:
Along 15th Avenue eastbound on the southerly side of Bruce Street, nearside location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 105ft westerly therefrom;and
Along 15th Avenue westbound on the northerly side of Bruce Street farside location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 100ft westerly therefrom.
2. No Municipal funds need to be expended for this act.
3. No amendment will be made to this resolution without the approval of the Newark Municipal Council.
4. Upon approval, the Director of the Department of Engineering will forward a copy of this resolution to the Office of the City Clerk to notify them of the Local Government’s approval for the designations of bus stops as stated.
5. Upon approval, a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to New Jersey Transit to notify them of the Local Government’s approval for the designation of bus stops as stated.
6. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 (e) of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, the proposed bus stop designations does not require New Jersey Department of Transportation’s approval.
STATEMENT
This resolution designates bus stops in the Central Ward as follows:
Along 15th Avenue eastbound on the southerly side of Bruce Street nearside location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 105ft westerly therefrom; and
Along 15th Avenue westbound on the northerly side of Bruce Street farside location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Bruce Street and extending 100ft westerly therefrom.