HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.-0521 BICYCLE WEEKWHEREAS, the City of Ashland is working toward a trans/>ort.a. tio.n system that
balances different modes; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Rule has mandated that Oregonians reduce
vehicular miles traveled by 20 percent in 30 years; and
WHEREAS, bicycle lanes can carry three times as many vehicles per hour as an
urban travel lane; and
WHEREAS, Ashlined offers beautiful vistas for recreational bicycle riding; and ,
WHEREAS, bicycles support our common values of community, equity, clean air,
safer streets, energy and independence; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance works to increase bicycling as a
viable form of transportation, maximizing the community work of bicycle advocates
around the state of Oregon;
WHEREAS, Ashland's Bike Commute Week is celebrated this year from May 19
through May 25 with special activities planned for Tuesday, May 21 arut all citizens
are encouraged to bicycle to their activities that day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Catherine M. Golden, Mayor of the City of Ashland, hereby
proclaim May 19-25, 1996 to be
Ashland Bicycle Commute Week
in the City of Ashland and encourage all citizens to join in this observance.
Dated this 21st day of May, 1996.
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