HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-109-12/05/2023-EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THEIR SERRESOLUTION 2023-109
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THEIR
SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee was established in 2009 in order to advise
the Transportation Board and City Council on all issues related to bicycling in the City after the
adoption of the 2008 Bicycle Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee was instrumental in recommending the City
adopt a more aggressive active mode share goal that reflects all trip types rather than just commute
trips to help achieve the City’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal resulting in Council
adopting a fifty percent active modes share goal for 2032 as part of the Active Modes Plan;and
WI-IEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee has served the community by providing
feedback on plans that positively impact the City,such as the Active Modes Plan,Vision Zero
Action Plan,NFRMPO Active Transportation Plan,15-minute City Analysis.North College MAX
Plan,Shift Your Ride Travel Options Plan,Transportation Capital Project Prioritization Study,
and Mulberry Corridor Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee has done significant education outreach by
voicing support for the Colorado Safety Stop law and providing feedback to the City on local
outreach and education about the new law;and
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee has also made a positive impact on the City
by supporting enhancement offers that were funded for the Shift Your Ride Travel Options
Program and converting the .5 FTE Hourly Safe Routes to School position to a .75 FTE Classified
position in the 2022 budget and School Transportation Safety Assessments and Strategic
Infrastructure for Youth and Shift Your Ride Travel Options Professional &Program in the 2023
—2024 budget;and
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee has affected policy change by
recommending micro-mobility parking code changes,which were adopted by Council in August
2023;and
WHEREAS,the Bicycle Advisory Committee has shown dedication and commitment to
our community.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1.That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2.That the City expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the
members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee for their service and contributions to the community.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th
day of December,2023
AflEST:
City Clerk