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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 12 , 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers , DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Bishop
ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 96/ 12 4
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTYWIDE
BICYCLE ACTION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the bicycle is a mode of transportation that is nonpolluting, healthful, and
economical; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has favorable attributes for use of the bicycle as a mode
of transportation, including an extensive system of regional trails, moderate climate, and favorable
bicycle policies in many cities; and
WHEREAS,the U.S. Census shows that only 0.5%of County employed residents commuted
by bicycle in 1990, the lowest rate of any county in the San Francisco Bay area; and,
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is experiencing severe traffic congestion in many areas
and air pollution related to vehicular emissions; and
WHEREAS4he Metropolitan Transportation Commission requires the County and the cities
to have an adopted comprehensive bicycle plan to be eligible to receive Transportation Development
Act, Article 3 funds; and
WHEREAS, the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee has prepared a Countywide
Bicycle Action Plan,which proposes a unified and coordinated effort to increase the use of the bicycle
as a mode of transportation; and
WHEREAS, achievement of the goals of the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan will require
a cooperative and coordinated effort by all local governments in the County and other public and
private entities; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has secured funding to retain a Countywide Bicycle
Coordinator to work with the cities toward implementation of the actions identified in the
Countywide Bicycle Action Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors for the County
of Contra Costa supports the Countywide Bicycle Action Program and pledges its cooperation and
assistance in meeting the goals of the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Contra Costa agrees to review the
CountMide BiUcle Action Plan and to consider adopting those provisions of the Countywide
Bicycle Action Plan in its General Plan or policy that are appropriate and acceptable, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Contra Costa encourages the Contra
Costa Transportation Authority to incorporate appropriate provisions of the Countywide Bicycle
Action Plan in the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and
RESOLUTION 96/ 12 4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chair
of the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Executive Director of the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority.
I hereby certify that this is a true and Connect copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board ofa spy Otl t s fids
ATTESTED;
PHIL SA HE OP. of the Board
Ely C , 7-7 Y 4: Tv
Decuty
Orig.Dept.: Community Development
cc:Ernie Vovakis(5-1243)
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