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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May as "Bike Month" and May 26, 2016
as "Bike to Work Day" in Lodi
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2016
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION Presentation of proclamation proclaiming May as "Bike Month" and
May 26, 2016 as "Bike to Work Day" in Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Bike Month is a call to action for people across the nation
to try bicycling to work and school, and for leisure activities, instead
of driving. Bicycling improves air quality and rider health, and it
reduces congestion on roadways. During the month of May, the City and various employers throughout
Lodi will encourage their employees to bike to work.
On Thursday, May 26, 2016, a community "Bike to Work Day" event will be held in the pedestrian
walkway adjacent to Woolworth Plaza (115 South School Street) from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The event
is open to all members of the community. Representatives from San Joaquin Council of Governments'
Commute Connection, San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition, Lodi Bicycle Committee, San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District, Lodi Bicycle Shoppe, and Bikes and Bites will be present. Free bike safety
checks, bike commute information, snacks, coffee, and free handouts will be available.
A representative from the San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition will be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Prepared by Julia Tyack, Transportation Planner
CES/JMT/tdb
APPROVED:
Charles E. Swimley, Jr.
Public Works Director
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
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