HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 - Proclamation - National Bike Month - 5/4/2021)STA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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WHEREAS, the month of May is National Bike Month, for more than a century, the bicycle has been a
utilitarian, economical, environmentally sound and effective means of personal transportation,
recreation and fitness; and
WHEREAS, established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of
bicycling and encourage more people to giving biking a try; and
WHEREAS, riding a bike is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and excellent
form of recreation; and
WHEREAS, creating bicycle- friendly communities has been shown to improve citizens' health, well-
being, and quality of life to boost community spirit, to improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion
and noise, and wear and tear on our streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, education of bicyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles is
important to ensure the safety and comfort of all road users; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has worked diligently to promote bicycle usage with community
outreach educational programs, implementation of bicycle lanes and opportunities to engage residents
in the activity of bicycling; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I John Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim the month of
May 2021 as National Bike Month in the City of Costa Mesa, and urge all to recognize the importance
of encouraging and supporting the use of bicycles in Costa Mesa.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2021.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa