HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 19, 2001 D-02bAGENDA TITLE: California Rideshare Week 2001 Proclamation
MEETING DATE: September 19, 2001
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Nakanishi present a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 1 - 5, 2001 as "California Rideshare Week 2001 ".
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Mayor has been requested to present a proclamation
proclaiming the week of October 1 - 5, 2001 as "California
Rideshare Week 2001".
California Rideshare Week is a statewide event recognizing the importance of ridesharing as a means of
transportation in California. It has the potential to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion as well as
fuel consumption, transportation costs and parking needs. In addition, one of the Lodi's Downtown Trip
Reduction Program goals is to encourage ridesharing or use of alternative modes while traveling to and
from work in downtown Lodi.
The City of Lodi recognizes the importance of ridesharing as an effective, low-cost solution to many
transportation and environmental issues. The ridesharing programs developed and implemented
throughout California, and specifically in San Joaquin County, have helped enhance the quality and
effectiveness of the County's and State's transportation systems. Cities, counties, and states throughout
our nation have all recognized ridesharing as an effective component in a comprehensive transportation
system.
On October 3, 2001, at 12:30 p.m., the City of Lodi, along with San Joaquin Council of Governments
(COG) will be promoting California Rideshare Week 2001 by hosting an ice cream social at the Lodi
Station. The citizen's of Lodi are encouraged to attend and view several of the City's transportation fleet
and COG's Global Electric Motor (GEM) cars.
FUNDING: None required.
Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
RCP/PJF/Im
cc: City Engineer
Transportation Manager
Steve Mayo, SJCOG
Kurt Overmeyer, SJCOG
APPROVED: C
Dixon Flynn -- City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL
ALAN S. NAKANISHI, Mayor
PHILLIP A. PENNINO
Mayor Pro Tempore
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
EMILY HOWARD
KEITH LAND
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov
http:\\www.lodi.gov
September 13, 2001
Mr. Steve Mayo
San Joaquin Council of Governments
6 S. EI Dorado St., Ste. 400
Stockton, CA 95202
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR.
Public Works Director
Mr. Kurt Overmeyer
San Joaquin Council of Governments
6 S. EI Dorado St., Ste. 400
Stockton, CA 95202
SUBJECT: California Rideshare Week 2001 Proclamation
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council
agenda of Wednesday, September 19, 2001. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.
in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
At this meeting, Lodi Mayor Alan Nakanishi will present a proclamation to the City and
SJCOG staff proclaiming the week of October 1 - 5, 2001, as "California Rideshare
Week 2001 ". There will be an opportunity for Kurt to make a short presentation after
receiving the proclamation.
We appreciate the efforts of both of you in promoting Rideshare Week as well as the
continued support of alternative transportation modes. Thank you for including the City
of Lodi in this important cause.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call me at 333-6800, ext. 2667.
Paula J. Fernandez
Senior Traffic Engineer
PJF/Im
Enclosure
cc: City Clerk
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