May 26, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: May 26, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Martinez
Subject:
May is National Bike Month
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
May 2, 2023
April 30, 2024
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
May is National Bike Month, a celebration of biking as
transportation, as recreation, as essential to our
wellbeing and everyday lives.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PROCLAMATION recognizing May as National Bike Month and encouraging residents to participate in biking events – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent tool for recreation and enjoyment of Richmond’s scenic beauty.
The City of Richmond supports increased use of bicycles as a commute mode of transportation and recreation. Bike lanes have been installed throughout Richmond and to expand the Bay Trail.
AGENDA
REPORT
May 26, 2026
Creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety, supporting student learning outcomes, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets. A Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan was approved by City Council in February 2023, with the goal of improving safe, efficient, and convenient bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City.
The City would like to congratulate Richmond resident, Maria “Downhill Diva”, for being awarded Contra Costa County’s 2026 Bike Champion of the Year. The award honors bike champions who believe in the transformative power of cycling and actively advance it whether it be through advocacy, education, or inclusivity. Their work helps make biking safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
As noted in the announcement, “Maria’s leadership and passion for advancing equity, climate resilience, health and wellness, social justice and inclusive mobility across diverse national and Bay Area communities are an inspiration to all who seek community on two wheels.”
The City of Richmond encourages residents to ride their bikes throughout the month of May to experience the joys of bicycling through events such as Bike-to-Wherever Day and Self-Care Sunday Rides.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION