2006/04/25 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -104
A RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL
Recognizing
The Week of May 15 —19, 2006 as
CALIFORNIA BIKE COMMUTE WEEK
And Proclaiming
Thursday, May 18, 2006 as
BIKE -TO -WORK DAY
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting is an effective means to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and
•noise, and conserve energy; and
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting benefits both employees and employers through better employee health and
fitness, reduced commuting, parking, and health care costs, lower employee absenteeism and turnover, and
increased employee productivity; and
WHEREAS, increased public awareness of the benefits of commute alternatives such as bicycling or walking
will help to ensure a healthier environment for this and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Rohnert Park City Council wishes to join all other Bay Area cities and counties in promoting
commute alternatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby
recognize May 15 -19, 2006 as California Bike Commute Week and proclaims May 18, 2006 BIKE -TO -WORK
DAY in Rohnert Park and urges its residents to ride a bicycle or use another alternative to the single occupant
vehicle during this week. COMM I
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2006
ATTEST
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor Im ifi `'
BREEZE: AYE FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE SMITH: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)