In Recognition of
National Bike Month
May 2023
WHEREAS, bicycle travel is an effective means to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and noise, increase physical activity, and improve public health; and WHEREAS, bicycling is part of the solution for addressing transportation needs, limiting impacts to infrastructure, as well as conservation of energy; and WHEREAS, bicycle commuting benefits both employees and employers through better employee health and fitness; reduced vehicle commuting, parking, and health care costs; increased employee productivity; and there exists a strong relationship between the City of Fortuna and the Fortuna Elementary School District to create Safe Routes to Schools; and WHEREAS, a Bike Park pump track and Bike Skills Course has been built within the City of Fortuna at Newburg Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna is involved in planning and building additional bike lane and trail infrastructure, which would increase bicycle commuting and recreation opportunities for Fortuna residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna has received statewide recognition for extending the school zone and reducing the speed limit to benefit all schools; and WHEREAS, the month of May is “National Bike Month, which promotes the bicycle as a means of transportation and recreation; and May is also “Clean Air Month” which promotes air quality; and WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna is hosting a Kids Bike Rodeo event at Newburg Park on Saturday, May 13th; and
WHEREAS, Bike Month Humboldt features a number of cycling events for riders of all ages & skill to enjoy throughout the month at various locations; and NOW THEREFORE, I, Tami Trent, Mayor of the City of Fortuna do hereby proclaim May 2023 as National Bike Month throughout Fortuna and urge all citizens to support and participate in activities that contribute to the health of the community and the environment.
SIGNED this 1st day of May 2023 at the City of Fortuna, in the State of California, and in witness thereof, the seal of Fortuna.
Tami Trent,
Mayor, City of Fortuna