Resolution 086-1979
RE SOL UT ION NO. 8 6 - 1 9 7 9
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE
THE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES ON U.S.
NO. L LOCATED IN DADE AND MONROE COUNTIES
KNOWN AS "DEATH ALLEY".
WHEREAS, there has been approximately 239 accidents on
U. S. No. 1 located in Monroe and Dade Counties known as
"Death Alley", and
WHEREAS, said accidents resulted in 29 deaths, and out
of said 29 deaths, 11 deaths have occurred during the last
SlX months, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. That the Florida Highway Patrol and all other traffic
enforcement agencies is hereby requested to provide such ad-
ditional assistance along that area of U. S. No. 1 known as
"Death Alley" in Monroe and Dade Counties to assist in the
reduction of the accidents presently occurring and to pro-
vide for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Monroe County, Dade County, and visitors to the area.
2. That the Legislature and the Governor of the State
of Florida take such action as is reasonably necessary to
adequately fund:
(a) the Florida Highway Patrol immediately to pro-
vide additional law enforcement along U. S. No. 1 in Monroe
and Dade Counties known as "Death Alley" to reduce the number
of accidents and to save human lives;
(b) the four-laning of said Highway at the earliest
possible date as the lives of the residents of Florida and
its visitors are placed in great danger each day and will con~
tinue until said four-laning and traffic control is provided.
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3. That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
certified copies of this resolution to the Florida Highway
Patrol, the Florida Legislature, and the Honorable Robert
Graham, Governor of the State of Florida and such other
appropriate officials.
Dated:
April 24, 1979
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONRU:ONTY, ",ORIDA
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