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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming June 15, 2017, as "2017 National Dump
the Pump Day" in Lodi
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2017
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION Presentation of proclamation proclaiming June 15, 2017, as "2017
National Dump the Pump Day" in Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day is a day encouraging
people to ride public transportation to save money, protect the
environment, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and improve the
quality of life for all Americans. This is the eighth year the City's Transit Division has participated in the
Dump the Pump Day campaign. On Thursday, June 15, 2017, the City of Lodi Transit Division is offering
free rides on all fixed routes, and holding a raffle for passengers and community members to win fixed
route bus passes that are good for 10 rides each.
The National Dump the Pump Day campaign provided the following statistics:
• People who ride public transportation can save, on average, more than $10,000 per year,
considering today's gas prices, the cost of owning a car, and the average unreserved parking
rate.
• U.S. public transportation use reduces the country's annual carbon footprint by 37 million metric
tons — the equivalent of 4.9 million households using electricity in a year.
• U.S. public transportation use saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline per year — the equivalent of
900,000 cars filling up every day.
• Public transportation provides personal mobility and freedom for people from every walk of life.
A representative from the City of Lodi Transit Division and MV Transportation, Inc. will be present to
accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Prepared by Julia Tyack, Transportation Planner
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CTiarles E. SwimleY. Jr.
Public Works Director
APPROVED:
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