RE 04-30-98.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 043098.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
ENDORSING MAY AS BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION MONTH.
WHEREAS, bicycling can be a safe, efficient, cost-effective, healthy mode of transportation;
and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Government's Mobility 2020: The
Metropolitan Trcvasportation Plan establishes a regional goal of increasing access and safety for
bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties are classified by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency as a nonattainment area for ozone; and
WHEREAS, bicycle transportation is a popular, straightforward approach to reducing
emissions and improving air quality; and
WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclist's has established May as National Bike Month
to encourage increased awareness oftbe bicycling throughout the United States.
NOW, TI:IE~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY
OF COPPEI Jn TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the month of May in this year 1998 shall be Bicycle Transportation Month in
North Central Texas.
SECTION 2. That local governments in North Central Texas are likewise encouraged to establish
May as Bicycle Transportation Month in their own jmisdictions.
SE~'I'ION :3. That the !Ciclo en Mayo! celebration, held in May 1998 in order to celebrate the great
holiday of Cinco de Mayo and bicycle commuting shall be recognized as the greatest
Celebration of Bicycle Commuting in the State of Texas.
SECTION 4. That this Resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this~_~_~t day of April
1998.
APPROVED:
Mm'sM Tu~e~'~ayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Roach, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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