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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 03_3/13/2025 Agenda Item #3. Regular Council STAFF MEMO Meeting: Regular Council - Mar 13 2025 Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council Proclamation Proclaiming March as Florida Bike Month This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561- 768-0443. BU DGET)N FORMATION: BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: N/A FUNDING SOURCES: N/A IS THIS A PIGGYBACK: ❑ Yes ❑ N/A DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES? ❑ Yes ❑ N/A COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A FL Bicycle Month- March 2025 Page 11 of 262 Agenda Item #3. 00, V. 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 Page 12 of 262