CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
P R O C L A M A T I O N
Declaring May 2022 as Bike Month
WHEREAS, in 1956, the League of American Bicyclists recognized May as Bike Month to showcase the many benefits of biking and encourage more folks to giv e it a try , and Bike to Work Week is held the third week of May, with Bike to Work Day held on that Friday; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond’s General Plan 2030 and Health in all Policies Strategy supports and encourages the use of non-motorized transportation and the promotion of bikes as a viable alternative form of transportation when compared to cars and motorized vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond continues to improve bike and pedestrian infrastructure through projects funded by various grant programs, ensuring that the goals of promoting active transportation continue to be advanced , and as a result, more Richmond residents have improved access to s afer bike routes and can choose to ride bikes instead of driving cars, making Richmond a healthier, safer, and more enjoyable place to live, work, and grow; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond recognizes the hard work from community groups such as Rich City Rides, the Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Bike East Bay to ensure that community members are well equipped to take advantage of a more bike-friendly city; and
WHEREAS, after two years of the pandemi c, Bike to Wherever Day, formally Bike to Work Day, is returning on May 20, where over 20,000 East Bay residents will pedal to visit over 100 Energizer Stations to grab a free goodie bag and celebrate the joy of biking everywhere; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond, the Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee , Rich City Rides, SunPower, and Columbia Sportswear are hosting five energizer stations from 7:00 to 9:00 am at Marina Park, the Richmond BART Station, the Richmond Ferry Terminal, Un ity Park, and at the intersection of Macdonald Avenue and Key Boulevard.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Richmond City Council do es hereby declare May 2022 as Bike Month in the City of Richmond and encourages community members to pledge to ride at https://bikeeastbay.org/events/bike-wherever-day-2022.
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Mayor Tom Butt
City of Richmond, California
May 3, 2022