2010/04/27 City Council Resolution 2010-45RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -45
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Endorsing
HEALTH ACTION'S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park is concerned about the health and well -being of its residents and seeks to
create a safe, healthy, sustainable, and livable community, and
WHEREAS, Health Action, a council of community leaders whose. mission is to improve health and health care
in Sonoma County, recommends local action to increase consumption of healthy food, increase physical activity,
and connect all residents with prevention- focused primary health care; and
WHEREAS, regular walking, biking, and using public transportation are simple and effective ways to improve
the health of city residents of all ages and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, Safe Routes to School programs are proven effective in promoting walking and biking to school
through education, encouragement, addressing safety concerns, and improving infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, local governments greatly influence the ability of residents to safely walk, bike, and use public
transportation through planning, land use, transportation, economic and community development, parks and
recreation, and other community services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rohnert Park commits to:
■ Support the Health Action's countywide Safe Routes to School initiative and use City communications
media to promote walking and biking as vital health - promoting activities.
■ Support City programming (recreation programs, parks, trails, and open spaces) that encourage
community walking, biking and other physical activity.
■ Take steps to improve the safety of walking and biking in the City by assessing community infrastructure
and identifying priority areas where improvements are needed to support safe walking, biking, and other
physical activity and to reduce dependence on cars.
■ Support other alternative /public transportation policies and programs that encourage walking and biking
to work and school.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 27th day of April, 2010
BELFORTE: AYE BREEZE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)