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Virginia
PRESENTED: June 14, 2011
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -078 ADOPTED: June 14, 2011
A RESOLUTION: ESTABLISHING A GOAL OF BEING A BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN
FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
WHEREAS: it is recognized that bicycling and walking are healthy activities and
lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, bicycling and walking also represent alternative modes of transportation
compared to cars; and
WHEREAS, establishing a goal of being a "Bicycle Friendly Community" and a "Walk
Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Bicyclists and Pedestrian and
Bicycle Information Center, promotes a healthier, more environmentally friendly and accessible
community, and will enhance the life for Leesburg residents of all ages.
THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. That the Mayor and Town Council establish a goal of becoming a "Bicycle
Friendly Community" and a "Walk Friendly Community."
SECTION II. Direct the Town Manager to work within the existing budget to develop an
action plan with specific time lines and target dates and achieve objectives that:
Promote public education and outreach;
Focus planning and engineering efforts to emphasize bicycling and walking as viable
transportation methods as well as recreation;
Direct enforcement of laws encouraging bike and pedestrian safety; and
Provide for on -going evaluation of efforts.
A RESOLUTION: ESTABLISHING A GOAL OF BEING A BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN
FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
SECTION III. Identify specific budget options for future consideration to achieve the
plan's objectives.
SECTION IV. Utilize appropriate Town Commissions and Committees as needed to
evaluate and provide input into appropriate objectives.
SECTION V. Report to Council on these initiatives on a quarterly basis
PASSED this 14 day of June, 2011.
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