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STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Mar 13 2025
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Proclaiming March as Florida Bike Month
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FL Bicycle Month- March 2025
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Agenda Item #3.
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Florida Bicycle Month
WHEREAS,the Village of Tequesta residents and visitors engage in bicycling as a viable and environmentally
sound form of transportation and an excellent form of physical activity and recreation;and
WHEREAS,the State of Florida designates March as Bicycle Month and Palm Beach County will recognize it
locally;and
WHEREAS, Florida Bicycle Month features a number of fitness opportunities, educational programs, races,
commuting and charity events for riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy throughout the month at various parks
and locations throughout Palm Beach County;and
WHEREAS,the recognition of Florida Bicycle Month will raise awareness of bicycling and ultimately promote
physical activity and healthy lifestyles by elevating bicycling as a more widely accepted choice of
transportation;
WHEREAS,the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency plans and recommends projects to make bicycling
more accessible and promotes comprehensive community education efforts aimed at improving bicycle safety;
and
WHEREAS,creating a bicycle-friendly community has been shown to improve citizen's health,well-being,and
quality of life, growing the economy of Tequesta, attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety,
supporting student learning outcomes, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets;
and
WHEREAS,Palm Beach County has an ever-expanding designated or enhanced bicycle lane network,with over
280 miles of existing facilities and several local municipalities that have adopted a Complete Streets Policy,
furthering the creation of a safe, connected transportation system that is accessible to all forms of
transportation,and all people who bike,regardless of age,ability or background.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA does herby recognize the month of March,
2025,as:Florida Bicycle Month.
In Witness Whereof,we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the Village of Tequesta
this 13t"day of March 2025.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young Lori McWilliams,MMC
Village Clerk
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