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RESOLUTION NO. 3,464
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MISSOURI PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANY TO MODIFY AMAIN LINE
CROSSING TO REDUCE CERTAIN TRAFFIC HAZARDS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the intersection of Geyer Springs Road and the
main line of the Missouri Pacific Railroad at or near the
6200 block of Geyer Springs Road in the City of Little Rock is
a super-elevated grade crossing; and,
WHEREAS, Geyer Springs Road, now heavily traveled will
continue to be and become a more heavily traveled street with
the further development of lands lying to the south of the
City of Little Rock; and,
WHEREAS, the condition of Geyer Springs Road, due to the
staggered elevation of the tracks of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad at their intersection, is hazardous to vehicular
traffic as evidenced by in excess of 15 single auto accidents
involving in excess of 13 injuries and estimated property
damage in excess of Ten Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($10,000.00)
in the year of 1965 alone;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company is
hereby formally urged and requested by the Board of Directors
of the City of Little Rock to modify the aforesaid intersection
of its main line and Geyer Springs Road by a reduction of the
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grade of its main line tracks or by constructing a complete
grade separation.
SECTION 2. This resolution is adopted with hope and
expectation that a serious threat to the health and safety of
the citizens of the City of Little Rock will be removed and
that the hazards of the aforedescribed intersection will be
given the immediate attention and consideration of the Missouri
Pacific railroad Company.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption.
ADOPTED: December 6, 1965
ATTEST. APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor