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Adopt Resolution proclaiming May 7, 2012 through May 13, 2012 as Bike Week in Monterey County. (Supervisor Potter)
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WHEREAS, air pollution and road congestion are two key transportation issues at the national, state, and local levels; and
WHEREAS, the bicycle is an important transportation mode which reduces traffic congestion and air pollution; and
WHEREAS, riding a bicycle has many health-related benefits; and
WHEREAS, setting aside designated days for bicycle use promotes awareness of the bicycle as a viable transportation option - one that is efficient, inexpensive, and enjoyable; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of cleaner air through the use of alternative transportation will be promoted extensively during Clean Air Month, May 2012, in cooperation with the Association for Monterey Bay Area Governments and the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Monterey declares that the week of May 7, 2012 through May 13, 2012 as Monterey County Bike Week, and that all local agencies and businesses be called to join in an effort to promote bicycling, either by itself or with walking and transit use, as a viable transportation alternative; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Monterey calls upon all residents to examine their transportation mode choices and give consideration to alternative commuting methods such as carpooling, vanpooling, public transit, bicycling, walking, and telecommuting during the month of May 2012.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this ______ day of ________________, 2012 by the following vote, to wit:
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ABSENT:
I, Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original resolution of said Board of Supervisors duly made and entered in the minutes thereof of Minute Book____ for the meeting on ______________.
Dated: Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Monterey, State of California
By________________________________________
, Deputy