#5 Recognize Bike to Work Week (File Res. #2010-703)
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM
April 26, 2010
TO: City Council
FROM: Maxwell Gagin, Administrative Intern
SUBJECT: Action on a Proposed Resolution Recognizing the Days of May 17-21 as “Bike to
Work Week” (File Resolution No. 2010-703)
Request
Council Vice President Perrotto and Councilmember Rashkin asked staff to prepare a resolution
recognizing May 17-21, 2010 as “Bike to Work Week.” Staff requests the Council approve a
motion to adopt File Resolution No. 2010-703.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt File Resolution 2010-703 recognizing May 17-21 as “Bike
to Work Week” in Janesville.
City Manager Recommendation
City Manager concurs with staff recommendation.
Suggested Motion
I move the Council approve File Resolution 2010-703 recognizing May 17-21 as “Bike to Work
Week” in Janesville.
Background
On April 20, representatives from the Janesville Velo Club and Rock Trail Coalition came before
the Sustainable Janesville Committee and asked for the Council’s endorsement of “Bike to Work
Week”, celebrated May 17-21, 2010. Council Vice President Perrotto and Councilmember
Rashkin asked staff to prepare a resolution recognizing May 17-21, 2010 as “Bike to Work
Week.”
The inaugural national “Bike to Work Day” was held in 1956. Since the event’s inception, it has
been embraced by businesses and schools across the nation. “Bike to Work Week” is promoted
by the League of American Bicyclists and co-sponsored locally by the Janesville Velo Club and
Rock Trail Coalition. “Bike to Work Week” promotes greater public awareness of bicycle
operation and safety education and encourages bicycling as a fun, healthy and eco-friendly
transportation alternative for work and school commuters.
Members of the Janesville Velo Club and Rock Trail Coalition will be present to accept this
proclamation.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services/ Assistant City Manager
FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2010-703
A Resolution Recognizing the Days of May 17-21, 2010, as “Bike to Work Week”
WHEREAS
, for more than a century, the bicycle has been an important part of the lives of most Americans;
and
WHEREAS
, today, millions of Americans engage in bicycling because it is a viable and environmentally-
friendly form of transportation, an excellent form of fitness and provides a source of quality family recreation;
and
WHEREAS
,bicycle commuting is an effective means to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and
noise, and conserve energy; and
WHEREAS,
bicycling, as well as alternative forms of transportation such as walking, reduce pollution, reduce
America’s dependence on non-renewable fuels, and improve the health and well being of all people; and
WHEREAS
, the Janesville Velo Club, Rock Trail Coalition, and independent cyclists of Janesville promote
greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education and encourage bicycling as a fun, healthy,
and eco-friendly transportation alternative; and
WHEREAS
, “Bike to Work Week” is a nationwide endeavor to educate the public about the benefits of
bicycling and to increase awareness of and respect for bicyclists; and
WHEREAS
, the “Bike to Work Week” campaign aligns with the values of the City of Janesville’s eco-
municipality distinction and sustainable efforts to make our community a better place to live.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Common Council of the City of Janesville
on this 10 day
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of May 2010, that the days of May 17 to May 21be observed as “Bike to Work Week,” and call upon all
Janesville citizens to participate in cycling activities to whatever extent possible during this week, including
cycling to work or school.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council Vice President Perrotto
Councilmember Rashkin
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office