Cedar Rapids Council Vote on Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan

Thu May 21 2009
Posted May 21, 2009
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Cedar Rapids, IA CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN Bicycle Enthusiasts – Please plan to attend the city council meeting to show your support for improving conditions for bicycling in Cedar Rapids: City of Cedar Rapids City Council Meeting Wednesday May 27, 2009 5:30 pm At the Aegon Auditorium 4333 Edgewood Road NE West side entrance On Wednesday May 27, 2009, City Council will vote on the Bicycle Friendly Community Action Plan resolution. This is a resolution approving the steps to improve conditions for bicycling in order to achieve a Bicycle Friendly Community status. Per direction from City Council, the City of Cedar Rapids seeks to attain Bicycle Friendly Community status. The League of American Bicyclists recognizes states, communities and businesses for their efforts to promote bicycling. The Public Works Department – Traffic Engineering Division in cooperation with the Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed the requirements for recognition and developed an Action Plan to meet these requirements. The Public Works Department recommended the approval of an Action Plan to obtain Bicycle Friendly Community status this year. Some of the steps in the Action Plan to improve conditions for bicycling in our community include: • Provide safe and convenient bicycle access to all parts of the community. • Establish information programs to promote bicycling. • Make the City a model employer by encouraging bicycle use among its employees. • Ensure City policies, plans, codes and programs create a more bicycle friendly community. • Educate all road users to share the road and interact safely. • Enforce traffic laws to improve the safety and comfort of all users. • Develop programs to encourage bicycle use in neighborhoods. • Promote intermodal travel between public transport and bicycles.