Mayor Buddy Dyer says May is Orlando Bicycle Month:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, for more than a century, the bicycle has been an important part of the lives of most Americans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orlando has been designated a "Bicycle Friendly Community".
WHEREAS, today, millions of American engage in bicycling because it is a viable and environmentally-sound form of transportation, an excellent form of fitness and provides quality family recreation; and
WHEREAS, Green Works Orlando is an environmental action agenda designed to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-conscious cities in America, encouraging environmentally-friendly lifestyles through alternative transportation modes like bicycling.
WHEREAS, the City of Orlando incorporates Complete Street policies when investing in road improvements to enable safe access for all users, including bicycle lanes, off road trails, and bike parking.
WHEREAS, the education of cyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BUDDY DYER, Mayor of the City of Orlando, hereby do proclaim the month of May, 2008 as
"ORLANDO BICYCLE MONTH"
in the City of Orlando.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my
hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Orlando to be affixed this 5th day of May 2008
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