2010-020 Bike to Work Day 2010RESOLUTION 2010-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
PROCLAIMING BI-CC TO WORK DAY 2010
WHEREAS, the month of May is National Bike Month, and May 21, 2010, is National
Bike to Work Day; and
WHEREAS, biking is an emissions free transportation alternative that reduces traffic
congestion, improves mobility, and provides an alternative to driving alone; and
WHEREAS, promotion or other support of biking to work improves the region's
economic prosperity and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Bike to Work Day is a day-long event on Friday, May 21, 2010, that
promotes bicycle commuting, safety, and driver awareness of bicycle riders; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG is sponsoring Bike to Work Day to recognize biking to work and
to promote employer and commuter participation this day and throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, San Diego region employers can improve mobility and reduce emissions in
the region by offering incentives to employees to encourage biking to work and other alternatives
to the solo commute; and
WHEREAS, San Diego area commuters can reduce their weekly solo commute trips and
the demands placed on the region's roadways by 20 percent by choosing a commute alternative
like biking to work just once a week; and,
WHEREAS, a Bike to Work Pit Stop will be located along Coast Highway 101 at Nytro
Multisport, 940 South Coast Highway 101, offering refreshments, bicycle commuting
information, and a rest stop;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Encinitas proclaims May 21,
2010 as Bike to Work Day and encourages employers to offer incentives to employees to use
alternatives to driving alone, such as biking to work, for this day and throughout the year.
Commuters are encouraged to explore their transportation options and seek support from their
employer, doing their part to reduce congestion in the region.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 28th day of April, 2010 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Barth, Bond, Dalager, Houlihan.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Stocks
ABSTAIN: None.
Dan Dalager, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah Cervone, City Clerk