Proclamation_Bike to Work Week (May 16-20, 2016) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Bike to Work Week(May 16-20, 2016)
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Bike to Work Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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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, Iowa 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 the 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 Bike 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
4 as National Bike to School Day, and May 16 through May 20 as Bike to Work Week.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
MAY 16 TO 20, 2016 AS
"BIKE TO WORK WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 16th day of May, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2016: Submitted and accepted by Dave Hartig, Bicycle World, 1072 Central Ave., 556-6122.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Sustainability Coordinator Cori Burbach and Rob Williams of the
Bike Coop, 2206 Central Ave.
2014: Submitted by Dave Hartig and Parrish Marugg of the Tri-State Trail Vision. Accepted by Parrish
Marugg, Bicycle World, 1072 Central Ave., 556-6122.
2013: Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA
52002. Accepted by Mike Loeboch of Tri-State Trail Vision.
2012: N/A
2011 : Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA
52002 (Check with Recreation Division on doing the same proclamation).
2010: Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque, IA
52002 (Check with Recreation Division on doing the same proclamation).