PROCLAMATION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI
PROCLAIMING MAY 2026 AS BIKE MONTH IN THE CITY OF COTATI WHEREAS, the bicycle is a healthy, convenient, financially and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent tool for recreation and enjoyment of the City of Cotati’s scenic beauty, local attractions, and friendly neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma County’s roads and trails attract bicyclists each year, providing economic health, transportation, tourism, and scenic benefits; and WHEREAS, creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, growing the economy of the City and County, attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety, supporting student health and learning, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets and roads; and WHEREAS, since 2001 the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition has been promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation through education, encouragement and advocacy; and WHEREAS, thousands of local schoolchildren have received classroom instruction in bicycle and pedestrian safety and participated in skill-building Bike Rodeos facilitated by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition’s Smart Cycling program has taught bicycle safety skills to thousands of adults; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition has produced numerous events and activities encouraging residents to ride a bicycle, including the Bike Advocacy Summit, Bike Expos, Ciclovías, bike film nights, community rides, giveaways of bicycles and bicycle safety equipment, repair clinics, and Bike to Work Month; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the League of American Bicyclists, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area will be promoting bicycling during the month of May 2026; and
WHEREAS, throughout the month of May, the residents of Cotati and its visitors can experience the joys of bicycling through free educational programs, challenges, and events, organized by these groups; and
WHEREAS, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities and improve health and safety for everyone on the road;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Cotati City Council does hereby recognize the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and commends the institution for its contributions to the community, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the Cotati City Council does hereby proclaim May 2026 as Bike Month and May 14, 2026 as Bike to Work Day in Cotati, and urge all residents to participate in this special observance.
Approved:______________________________
Mayor