1991/08/27 City Council Resolution (3)A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A
CLEAN AIR AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT ACT
BICYCLE FACILITY GRANT
WHEREAS., the citizens of Rohnert Park, through the community's
General Plan, have identified the need for construction of a bicycle
way along Commerce Blvd.; and
WHEREAS, the Commerce Blvd. Bicycle Way (South), a portion of the
overall bicycle way, can be constructed in a timely fashion; and
WHEREAS " the Commerce Blvd. Bicycle Way (South) would enhance the
safety and convenience of bicycle commuting along Commerce Blvd. to
many important activity centers in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Commerce Blvd. Bicycle Way (South) would help
correct the major deficiency in the Rohnert Park bicycle route system,
a north/south bicycle route; and
WHEREASR the Commerce Blvd. Bicycle Way (South) would create a
north/south connection with the bicycle route system of the
neighboring City of Cotati; and
WHEREAS? the Commerce Blvd. Bicycle Way (South) would provide
convenient bicycle route to the major transit hub in Rohnert Park; anS,
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park has exhibited a stronM
commitment to the development of bicycle routes but must seek +r s=
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funds to finance the development of all the bicycle routes needed i
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the community; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Agency of the City of Rohnerm
Park has approved the expenditure of $50,000 for the Commerce Blv
Bicycle Way (South) project; and I
WHEREAS, the Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act
provides funds for bicycle projects that improve safety and
convenience for bicycle commuters.
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