Title
Proclamation Declaring May 11, 2017 as Alameda Bike to Work and School Day. (Base Reuse 819099)
Body
Proclamation
Whereas, the City of Alameda encourages residents to ride their bicycles to work and school; and
Whereas, bicycling to work promotes good health, improves air quality, reduces traffic congestion and decreases fuel consumption; and
Whereas, Bike to Work and Bike to School days have been shown to be effective in increasing the number of people bicycling, and in educating residents about the health benefits of bicycling for individuals and the environment; and
Whereas, Alameda County Safe Routes to School Program, Alameda Kiwanis Club, Alameda Recreation and Park Department, Alameda Unified School District, Bike Walk Alameda, Kaiser Permanente, and San Francisco Bay Ferry have created and organized events on and around this day to promote safe bicycling; and
Whereas, in support of bicycling to school, the Alameda Bike Festival and Rodeo will take place on May 13, 2017, with free educational activities, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Edison Elementary School; and
Whereas, Bike to Work Day in Alameda builds on the annual Bay Area wide event that has activities throughout the region.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 11, 2017 as
Alameda Bike to Work & School Day
and invite all Alameda residents, businesses, civic groups, government agencies, and other organizations to participate in local and regional celebratory and educational activities.
Trish Herrera Spencer
Mayor