HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/21/2010 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 City of Palm Springs
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WHEREAS, Bicycling is a clean, quiet and sustainable mode of transportation; and contributes
to the improvement of the air quality in Palm Springs; and
WHEREAS, Bicycle transportation is an integral part of the "multi-model" transportation
system planned for by federal, state, regional, and local government agencies;
WHEREAS, Bicycling is an excellent source of exercise that improves the health of Palm
Springs residents; and
WHEREAS, Palm Springs residents, visitors and employees use bicycles for travel,
pleasure, or as part of their work every day; and creating a pleasant and safe bicycle riding
experience in Palm Springs is an important city priority; and
WHEREAS, Bicycling is an excellent way to visit Palm Springs historic neighborhoods,
parks, and scenic areas; and
WHEREAS, Bicycles are used by Palm Springs Police (icers as part of their official
duties; and
WHEREAS, Under city regulations, bicycles are vehicles and by state law bicyclists enjoy all the
rights and privileges of motorists to use the public roads; and
WHEREAS, It is important to understand the importance of safe bicycle use, including the use
of helmets, and strict observance of traffic laws; and
WHEREAS, The month of May has been designated as National Bilge Month to promote the safe
use of bicycles for community, health and fun
NOT THEREFORE, I, Stephen P. Pougnet, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby proc NOT
1. May 2010 shall be observed as Palm Springs Bilge Month;
2. May 2, 2010 shall be observed as Bike Palm Springs Day;
3. May 3 — 7, 2010 shall be observed as Palm Springs Bilge to Work Week;
And encourage all Palm Springs residents, visitors, and employees to learn safe bicycling shills, put their
hicycles in good working order, attend such festivities as may he organized, and bicycle more for
transportation, recreation and health.
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Ravin