PROCLAMATION

California Bike Commute Week 2009

Whereas, Bicycle commuting is an effective means to reduce air pollution; and

Whereas, Bicycle commuting is an effective means to conserve energy; 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 commute facilities to help customers and employees commute by bicycle; and

Whereas, Bicycle transportation is an integral part of the “multi-modal” transportation system planned for by federal, state, regional, and local transportation government agencies; and

Whereas, Local bicycle commute promotions, often known as “Bike to Work Days” have been successful at encouraging bicycle commuting; and

Whereas, The month of May is National Bike Month to promote the bicycle as a means of transportation and recreation; and be further

RESOLVED, That May 11^th-15^th, 2009 is proclaimed to be California Bike Commute Week.