HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-04-24-12-01 Support Bike MonthRESOLUTION CC- 04- 24 -12 -01
Sponsor: Councilor Carter
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,
INDIANA, TO SUPPORT MAY AS BIKE MONTH
WHEREAS, the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of
transportation and an excellent form of recreation; and
WHEREAS, studies show that people are more likely to ride their bicycles if
their destination is within two to three miles; and
WHEREAS, the Monon Trail attracts hundreds of thousands of bicyclists each
year, providing economic, health, and environmental benefits to its users; and
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting helps improve the "livability" of communities
by reducing traffic noise and congestion; and
WHEREAS, increasing numbers of businesses have installed bicycle parking and
other commuter facilities to help customers and employees commute by bicycle; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 the League of American Bicyclists declared the City of
Carmel a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cannel bicycle commute promotions such as Bike to
Work Day have been successful at encouraging bicycle commuting; and
WHEREAS, May has been declared National Bike Month by the League of
American Bicyclists for each of the last 56 years and so again in 2012; and
WHEREAS, May as Bike Month helps to increase public awareness for
bicycling, educates the community about the benefits of bicycling for transportation
purposes, and encourages people to try bicycle commuting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of Carmel, Indiana, that the City of Carmel hereby declares May 2012 as Bike Month.
The Council furthermore encourages all citizens to recognize the importance of sharing
our streets with cyclists and encourages citizens to participate in cycling activities to
whatever extent possible during this month, including cycling to work and school.
P SSED b the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana this a4 day of
2012, by a vote of 7 ayes and c) nays.
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COMMO t1 COU
t
iding Officer
Richard L. Sharp, Pre /ident Pro Tempore
onald E. Carter
ATTEST:
iana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cler
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk- -r asurer
PREPARED BY:
Treasurer
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this& 1 day of
Q. 2012, at "i: a P P .M.
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this o ff` day of
2012, at 1. a`l P.M.
David Littlejohn
Alternative Transportation Coordinator
City of Carmel
FOR THE CITY OF ,CA MEL
Kevin D. Rider
Ca I Schleif
W. Eric Sei "densticker
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk Treasurer
Jail &s Brainard, Mayor
Sponsor: Councilor Carter
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