City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, bicycling is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sustainable mode of transportation, as well as a valuable recreational activity that allows residents and visitors t o enjoy Santa Maria’s scenic beauty . Throughout the month of May, the community will celebrate bicycling through educational programs, commuting events, organized rides, art, and recreational activities collectively known as CycleMAYnia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria supports bicycling through coordinated efforts across its departments, including maintaining bicycle infrastructure, ensuring clean and safe lanes, supporting development standards, enforcing safety regulations, maintaining paths and landscaping, providing educational resources, and promoting bicycling programs and events; and
WHEREAS, fostering a bicycle -friendly community enhances public health, improves quality of life, supports economic development and student success, and reduces pollution, congestion, and roadway impacts. City of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, MOVE Santa Barbara County, CalBike, Caltrans District 5, The League of American Bicyclists, local schools, businesses, and civic groups will p romote bicycling during May in recognition of National Bike Month, recognized locally as "CycleMAYnia".
NOW, THEREFORE, I ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim May 2026 as:
“Bike Month”
in the City of Santa Maria, and I urge all residents to join me in celebrating bicycling.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 5th day of May 2026.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor