TO: The Honorable Detroit City Council 

FROM: David Whitaker, Director Legislative Policy Division (LPD)

DATE: July 31, 2020 

RE: RESOLUTION OPPOSING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT ON THE AMBASSADOR BRIDGE

 

Council Member Castañeda-López directed the Legislative Policy Division to draft a resolution opposing the recent request of the Ambassador Bridge Co. for permission to transport hazardous materials on the bridge, which is not safely designed for such activity. The requested resolution is attached.

If Council has any other questions or concerns regarding this subject, LPD will be happy to provide further research and analysis upon request.