Proclamation_Bike to Work & School Days/Week (May 7 & 8, 13-19, Copyrighted
May 6, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Bike to Work& School Days/Week (May 7 & 8, 13-19,
2019)
SUMMARY:
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Bike to Work Days/Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
UB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Whereas, the bicycle has proven to be a utilitarian, economical, environmentally sound and
effective means of personal transportation, recreation and fitness; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, lowa encourages the use of bicycles as a means of transportation;
and recognizes the bicycle as a legitimate roadway vehicle and therefore is entitled to
legal and responsible use of all public roadway facilities except highways constructed to
interstate standards; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque encourages the increased use of bicycle as a viable mode of
transportation, benefiting all citizens by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion
and noise, decreasing the use of and dependence upon finite energy sources, and
fostering physical fitness and mental health; and
Whereas, the Tri-State Trail Vision Plan, Sustainable Dubuque vision, the Dubuque Bik Coop, and
other community initiatives and organizations are coordinating efforts to make Dubuque
a more Bicycle Friendly Community for all citizens; and
Whereas, the League of American Bicyclists has established May as National Bicycle Month, May
7 as National Bike to Work Day, May 8 as National Bike to School Day and May 13
through May 19 as Bike to Work Week.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE WEEK OF MAY 13-19, 2019 AS
"B I KE TO WO RK WE E K"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND FURTHER RECOGNIZE MAY 7, 2019 AT BIKE TO
WORK DAY; AND MAY 8, 2019 AS BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 6th day of May 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted and accepted by Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Manager.