HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13914 (National Bike Month)RESOLUTION NO. 13914
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTSTHIS
RESOWTION OF 11PPRECUITION
TO
SUPPORT
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
WHEREAS, National Bike Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the many
benefits of bicycling, to promote bicycle safety, and to encourage residents of San Rafael to consider the
bicycle as an alternative mode of transport; and
WHEREAS, bicycling provides an economical form of transportation, recreation and physical exercise,
and is an important part of the transportation mix in San Rafael and the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, growing numbers of San Rafael residents are currently bicycling in the community, and
bicycling travel demand is expected to continue to grow in the years ahead; and
WHEREAS, enhanced public awareness of bicycle safety issues is key to reduction of accidents; and
WHEREAS, general promotion of bicycling as an active means of transportation and a healthful
recreational activity has been shown to improve citizens' health, well-being, quality of life and reduce
traffic; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael, consistent with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and Climate
Change Action Plan, seeks to improve bicycle facilities, encourage bicycling as a healthful and
environmentally sound activity and to increase the popularity of bicycling; and
WHEREAS, the week of May 11-15 is Bike to Work Week, and May 14 is Bike to Work Day, the City
of San Rafael will encourage residents and employees alike to bike to work by hosting an employee
bicycle ride from Terra Linda to City Hall as well as a "Bike to Work Day Energizer Station" in the
Downtown Plaza, where cyclists can stop for free healthy snacks, refreshments, and schwag.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of San Rafael do
hereby declare the month of May 2015 to be `National Bike Month' and all residents are encouraged to
get on a bike, enjoy our city and share the roads and paths safely.
MAYOR
COUNCIL MEMBERS
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