HomeMy WebLinkAbout113-96RESOLUTION NO. 113-96
ACCEPTING CONTRA COSTA COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the bicycle is a mode of transportation that is nonpolluting, healthful, and
economical; and
WHERF~S, Contra Costa County has favorable attributes for use of the bicycle as a mode
of transportation, including an extensive system of regional trails, moderate climate, and
favorable bicycle policies in many cities; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census shows that only 0.5% of county employed residents commuted
by bicycle in 1990, the lowest rate of any county in the San Francisco Bay area; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is experiencing severe traffic congestion in many areas and
air pollution related to vehicular emissions; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission requires the city to have an
adopted comprehensive bicycle plan to be eligible too receive Transportation Development
Act, Article 3 funds; and
WHEREAS, the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee has prepared a Countywide Bicycle
Action Plan, which proposes a unified and coordinated effort to increase the use of the
bicycle as a mode of transportation; and
WHEREAS,
cooperative
and private
achievement of the goals of the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan will require a
and coordinated effort by all local governments in the county and other public
entities; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has secured funding to retain a Countywide Bicycle
Coordinator to work with the cities toward implementation of the actions identified in the
Countywide Bicycle Action Plan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville accepts the Countywide Bicycle Action Program and
pledges its cooperation and assistance in meeting the goals of the Countywide Bicycle Action
plan; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville agrees to review the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan
and to consider adopting those provisions of the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan in its
General Plan or policy that are appropriate and acceptable to the Town; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville encourages the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority to incorporate appropriate provisions of the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan in
the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville is opposed to use of the Iron Horse Trail as a mass
transit facility of any type and recognizes the trail as a critical pedestrian and bicycle facility
that should be reserved for non-motorized transportation/recreation usage in order to
protect adjoining residential property values; and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town supports the County's acknowledgment of the Iron Horse Trail being
designated as an off-street bicycle facility in the Countywide Bicycle Action Plan as shown
on the south county map detail (page 3-5); and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chair of the Countywide
Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on September 3, 1996, by
the following vote:
AYES: Greenberg,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Shimansky, Arnerich,
Doyle, Waldo
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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