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A Proclamation in Honor of Bike Month 2025
WHEREAS, National Bike Month was established in May 1956 and is sponsored by the
League of American Bicyclists. Today, millions of Americans engage in bicycling as
affordable, environmentally -sound transportation, physical exercise, and wholesome family
recreation; and
WHEREAS, the bicycle is an excellent way for people of all ages and abilities to make short
in -town trips while enjoying our community's scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, creating a community where bicycling is a practical, safe, and efficient way to
make short in -town trips from anywhere to everywhere will improve citizens' health, well-
being, and quality of life; improve traffic safety; reduce congestion; diminish the city's
contribution to climate change; free up parking; and reduce wear and tear on our streets;
and
WHEREAS, throughout the month of May, the residents of Ashland and our visitors will
experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, a multi -day film festival,
commuting events, mountain bike races, free music events, jump clinics, repair and bicycle
maintenance training, in -town bike riding events, or by simply getting out and going for a
ride; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ashland remains committed to ensuring that bicycling is safe for
people of all ages and abilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tonya Graham, Mayor of the City of Ashland, Oregon, on behalf of the
City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Bike month and ask our
residents to support bicycling, participate in the planned events, and share the road safely
with all bicyclists.
Dated this 20th day of May 2025.
Tonya Graham, Mayor
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Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder