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Resolution to Appoint Members to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
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WHEREAS, bicycle and pedestrian travel are tangible symbols of the concept of a sustainable community as they enhance local environmental quality through the reduction of traffic congestion, vehicle exhaust emissions, noise and energy consumption; and
WHEREAS, to maximize bicycle and pedestrian travel, it is essential that planning for these modes be integrated in all City transportation improvement projects whenever feasible; and
WHEREAS, a consistent and systematic review process within a public forum must be followed to ensure that bicycle and pedestrian issues are addressed and options developed in a timely fashion for network expansion; and
WHEREAS, the following members of the community are advocates for bicycle and pedestrian issues in the City, and are therefore well-qualified to serve on the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC):
• Maureen Forney (Council District 1)
• Jeremy Johansen (Council District 1)
• Jason Hammon (Council District 2)
• William Ho (Council District 2)
• Diana Souza (Council District 3)
• Barbara Butler (Council District 3)
• Jeff Wong (Council District 4)
• Michael Wallace (Council District 5)
• Sarah Bailey (Council District 5)
• Naomi Armenta (Council District 6)
• Aubrey Gibbs (Council District 6)
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
That said City Council hereby appoints the aforementioned members to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to guide the City’s development and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.