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Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming May as "Bike Month" and May 17 ,2019
as "Bike to Work Day" in Lodi
May 1 ,2019
Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION Presentation of proclamation proclaiming May as "Bike Month" and
May 17 , 2019 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 May 17,2019, a community "Bike to Work Day" event will be held at the LodiAll-Veterans Plaza
Memorial (221W. Pine Street) between Carnegie Forum and City Hall from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The
event is open to all members of the community. Representatives from Bike Lodi, San Joaquin Council of
Governments, San Joaquin Bicycle Coalition, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and
Mobile Lodi's Bike Shop will be present. Free bike safety checks, bike commute information, snacks,
coffee, and free handouts will be available.
A representative from Bike Lodi will be present to accept the proclamation
FISCAL IMPAGT: Not applicable
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable
E. Swimley,Jr
Public Works Director
Prepared by Julia Tyack, Transportation Planner
CES/JMT/tdb
APPROVED
n , City Manager
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