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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-191
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 6, 2014
To recognize and honor the importance of bicycling to the health of our citizens and our environment and to declare May 16, 2014, as “Bike to Work Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting is an effective means to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and conserve energy;
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting helps improve the quality of life of communities by reducing traffic noise;
WHEREAS, bicycle commuting benefits both employees and employers through improved employee health and fitness and reduced commuting and parking costs;
WHEREAS, increasing numbers of employers have installed bicycle parking and other commuter facilities to help encourage employees to commute by bicycle;
WHEREAS, Capital Bikeshare, the regional bike-sharing system, has over 2,500 bicycles and 300 stations within the District of Columbia, Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, and is poised for continued expansion;
WHEREAS, The Sustainable DC Plan sets a goal of having 25% of all commutes via bicycle and walking by 2032, and the current rate is 16%; and
WHEREAS, the week of May 12th is National Bike to Work Week, which promotes bicycling as a viable means of transportation to and from work.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “May 16, 2014 Bike to Work Day Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of bicycling to the health of our citizens and our environment, and declares May 16, 2014, as “Bike to Work Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon he first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
