2003/04/22 City Council Resolution (9)RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
PROCLAIMING
Thursday, May 15, 2003
BIKE -TO -WORK DAY
WHEREAS, there are many benefits to becoming a bicycle friendly City; and
WHEREAS, more bicycling means more people will enjoy the health benefits of exercise leading to a potentially longer
and healthier life; and
WHEREAS, everyone's health will benefit from improved air quali—Ly that will result naturally when people switch from
cars to bicycles for much of their transportation needs. Also, traffic congestion will be reduced and perhaps traffic collisions and
fatalities; and
WHEREAS, because street runoff is responsible for half of our region's water pollution, more bicycling can benefit our
water quality over the course of time; and
WHEREAS, since bicyclists are more likely to shop locally, our local economy likewise should benefit.
NOW, THEREFORE, DE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby
proclaim:
MAY 15"
As
BIKE -TO -WORK DAY
in Rohnert Park
And encourages residents to switch from their automobiles to their bicycles not only on the 15th but as often as possible.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 22nd Day of April, 2003
FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE:ABSENT
NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE
VIDAK- MARTINEZ:AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (I) ABSTAIN: (0)