Agenda 05/27/2014 Item # 4B 5/27/2014 4.B.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, residents and visitors of Collier County experience the joys of bicycling
and the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the use of bicycles
as a viable and environmentally sound means of transportation and an
excellent form of family recreation; and
WHEREAS, creating a bicycle-friendly community has shown to reduce air pollution,
reduce traffic congestion and noise, boost community spirit, promote
physical fitness, and improve health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, the education of cyclists and motorists regarding the proper and safe
operation of bicycles as a means of transportation on public roadways
is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclists has established May as National Bike
Month and Collier County joins cities and counties throughout the
country in promoting and celebrating National Bike Month; and,
WHEREAS, the Nap/es Pathways Coalition is a local organization committed to
creating world-class pathways for cyclists and pedestrians throughout
the Greater Nap/es area. Since 2004, the Naples Pathways Coalition
has collaborated with local government and business to promote 'Share
the Roads"expanded thoroughfares and safety education.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 2014 be designated as
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
And the Board urges all road users to share the road safely with bicyclists.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of May, 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
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5/27/2014 4.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2014 as National Bike Month. To be
accepted by board members of the Naples Pathways Coalition Jane Cheffy, Deb Chesna, and
Cathy Faerber. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 5/27/2014
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
5/20/2014 9:00:39 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
5/20/2014 9:00:40 AM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 5/20/2014 12:06:23 PM
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