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LETTER FACM City Clerk Reimche read the hereinafter listed letter which
AARP BE BICYCLE had been received from Mr. Arthur C. Schafer, President of
SAFETY Lodi Chapter 12533 of the American Association of retired
Persons, Inc.
"At the request of the general membership of the American
Association of Retired Persons, Lodi Chapter 12533, we wish
to go on record as to the dire need for stronger enforcement
of the Bicycle Safety Rules and Regulations for the City of
Lodi.
LEPTEF. FRGh
AARP RE BICYCLE
SAFETY WORM)
On August 22, 1983, an Elderly citizen, walkiM on the
sidewalk, was struck down by a bicyclist, causing a fatal
aoci&mt. The aocident not only created emotional stress
and lovas of a loved one to the victim's family, but also
instilled mental anguish on the part of the young cyclist.
To perhaps avoid future mishaps of this nature, or undue
bodily injury to anyone, may we suggest that a more definite
cycling safety program be instituted, perhaps in our
schools, in youth groups or in the media. We realize our
local Police Department tries to keep abreast of these
problerm, but cyclists of any age group must be made more \
aware of their responsibilities. As a Senior Citi --,ens
organization, we are highly concerned over this growing °
problem. These young cyclists of today will be our
automobile drivers of tomorrow.
We wish to be kept informed as to what action will be
forthoocning on our request.
Very truly yours,
Arthur C. Schafer, President"
Captain Floyd Williams of the Lodi Police Department was in
the audience and addressed the Council on programs presently
being carried out by that Department to promote bicycle
safety in This community.
Discussion followed with questions being directed to Staff,
Captain Williams, and to Mr. Schafer.
During the discussion, it was pointed out that one of the
major problems being encountered is that parents do not want
their very young children riding their bicycles in the
street.
Following additional discussion, Council referred the matter
to Staff, and directed the City Clerk to forward a copy of
the subject letter to the Governing Board of the Lodi
Unified Schocdl District.
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""gyp LODI C8APTAR AARP #2533
..ry.., of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS, Inc.
November 9.1983
Lodi City Council
221 K Pine St.
Lodi, Oa, 95240
Dear Council Members:
At the rquest of the general membership of the American Association
of Retired Persons, Lodi Chapter #2533, we wish to go on record as
to the dire need for stronger enforcement of the Bicycle Safety Rules
and Regulations for the City of Lodi.
On August 22, 1983, an elderly citizen, walking on the sidewalk, was
struck do-wa by a bicyclist, causing a fatal accident. The accident
not only created emotional stress and loss of a loved one to the
victim's family, but also instilled mental anguish on the part of the
young cyclist, to perhaps avoid future mishaps of this nature, or
undue bodily injury ti anyone, my we suggest that a more definite
doling safety program be instituted, perhaps in our schools, In
youth groups or in the media. We realise our local Police Department
tries to keep abreast of these problems, but cyclists of any age
group, must be made more aware of their responsiblities. As a Senior
Citizens organization, we are highly ooncerned over this growing
problem, these young cyclists of today will be our autoaobile
drivers of tomorrow.
We wish to be kept informed as to what action will be forthcoming
on our request.
Very trul; yours,
Arthur 0. So or, Pre dent
COUNCIL
EVFIYN M. OLSON. Mayor
JOHN R. (Randy) SNIDER
Mayor Pro Tempore
ROBERT C. MURPHY
JAMES W. PINKERTON. Jr.
FRED M. REID
CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 320
LOD1, CALIFORNIA 95241
(209)334-5634
November 17, 1983
Mr. Ellerth E. Larson
Superintendent
Lodi Unified School District
815 West Lockeford Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Mr. Larson;
HENRY A. CLAVES. Jr.
City Manager
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
RONALD M. STEIN
City Attorney
The attached letter was presented to the Lodi City Council at its regular
meeting of November 16, 1983.
Mr. Schafer was in the audience and addressed the Council concerning the
matter. Captain Williams of the Lodi Police Department gave a brief
presentation on bicycle safety pram presently being presented by the Lodi
Police Department.
Per direction of the Council, a copy of this letter is being forwarded to you.
Should you have any questions regarding the matter, please do not hesitate to
call.
Very truly yours,
&.zed )W;*,o LmieL,
Alice M.
City Clerk
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November 9,1983
Lodi City Council
221 W Pine St.
Lodi, Ca. 952+0
Dear Council Members:
At the rquest of the general membership of the American Association
of Retired Persons, Lodi Chapter #2533, we wish to go on record as.
to the dire need for stronger enforcement of the Bicycle Safety Rules -
and Regulations for the City of Lodi.
On August 22, 1983, an elderly citizen, walking on the sidewalk, was -
struck down by a bicyclist, causing a fatal accident. The accident—
not only created emotional stress and loss of a loved one to the
victim's family, but also instilled mental anguish qn the part of the
young cyclist. To perhaps avoid future mishaps of this nature, or
undue bodily injury to anyone, may we suggest that a more definite
cycling safety program. be instituted, perhaps in our .schools, in
youth groups or in the media. We realize our local Police Department
tries to keep abreast of these problems, but cyclists of any age
group, must be made more aware of their responsiblities. As a Senior
Citizens organization, we are highly concerned over this growing
problem. These young cyclists of today will be our automobile
drivers of tomorrow.
We wish to be kept informed as to what action will be forthcoming
on our request,
Very trulZ yours,
�J
Arthur C. Sc�er., Prel