May 3, 2022
Mayor's Office
DATE: May 3, 2022
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Butt, Mayor
Subject: Bike Month – May 2022
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
In 1956, the League of American Bicyclists recognized
May as Bike Month to showcase the many benefits of
biking and encourage more folks to give it a try, and Bike to Work Week is held the third week of May, with Bike to Work Day held on that Friday.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION declaring May 2022 as Bike Month in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Tom Butt
510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
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 vehic les.
AGENDA
REPORT
May 3, 2022
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 resident s have improved access to safer 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.
The City of Richmond recognizes the hard work from community groups suc h 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.
After two years of the pandemic, 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.
The City of Richmond, the Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advis ory 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, Unity Park, and at the intersection of Macdonald Avenue and Key Boulevard.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation