Resolution 08-15 ''Driving green at UTA''

Authored by:

Mikhail Sookoor

Sponsored by:

Jorge Trevino

Date Submitted:

2008-09-02

Date Considered:

0000-00-00

Committee:

Community Affairs

Action:

Passed in General Body

Result:

24-0-4

Remarks:

Whereas:

It is currently clear the polluting effect that internal combustion engines have on out surroundings and nature; and

Whereas:

It is also apparent that the higher cost of gas prices are causing people to consider alternate ways of transportation than driving themselves; and

Whereas:

UT Arlington is starting to make an effort towards being eco-friendly in terms of making this aware to students, faculty and staff and having programs such as Recycle Mania; and

Whereas:

Incentives should be provided to UT Arlington students and staff using vehicles.

Be It Therefore Resolved That:

members of the UT Arlington community with vehicles that: 1)have a combined mileage of 40 or more miles per gallon (mpg), or 2)are classified as a hybrid, or 3)Use an alternative fuel source such as hydrogen, natural gas or electricity can purchase special parking permits, given at discounted rates; and

Be It Further Resolved That:

this priviledge be extended to all members of the UT Arlington community that purchase parking permits.