Title
Proclamation Declaring October 5, 2016 as Walk and Roll to School Day. (Transportation)
Body
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda joins with the Alameda Unified School District, Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program and Bike Walk Alameda in promoting Wednesday, October 5, 2016 as Walk and Roll to School Day; and
WHEREAS, Walk and Roll to School Day is celebrated as a day to encourage students to walk, bicycle, skate or scooter to school; and
WHEREAS, this day is an opportunity to promote physical activity; educate students about traffic safety; help parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors spend more time with children; reduce automobile use and traffic hazards; and create a safer, healthier and more environmentally sustainable community; and
WHEREAS, Walk and Roll to School Day gives everyone the chance to take an active part in an international event and walk with children from around the world; and
WHEREAS, by using the school route maps and traffic safety tips developed by the City, students will become more informed and healthier non-motorized travelers.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, October 5th as Walk and Roll to School Day 2016 and invite all Alameda residents, businesses, civic groups and other organizations to participate.
Trish Herrera Spencer
Mayor