HomeMy WebLinkAbout2340RESOLUTION NO. 2340
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, safe and effective bicycling opportunities which serve
both the recreational and commuting citizen are desirable to maintain
the quality of living in the City of Bremerton; and,
WHEREAS, safe bicycle commuting routes utilize less tax support
than vehicle routes utilized; and
WHEREAS, the provision of safe bicycling opportunities is
important to a large segment of the community;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL:
does hereby recognize the role of the Mayor's Bicycling Advisory
Committee in assisting the City in developing a program of bicycling
standards and improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF BREMERTON: does recognize
the following issues and tasks to be considered by the Mayor with
advice from the Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Report on bicycle parking in the Central Business District. This report will
include: appropriate prorider - public or private; location of parking -
public or private; cost of parking; and type of parking·
Review of all bicycle route signs and recommendations regarding removal where
no valid assessment of the suitability of the route for bicycle safety has been
accomplished and the pursuit of funding for bicycle route assessment.
The consideration of adequate bicycle route facilities in all new road
construction in the City of Bremerton. The Bicycle Advisory Committee will
work with the City Engineer to determine effective and affordable bicycle route
development specifications.
A review of existing zoning requirements for the provision of bicycle
facilities in new development and recommendation of any suggested changes to
the Planning Commission.
5. Recommend to the Mayor a calendar of bicycle events to be held in Bremerton and
recognized by the City as valuable community events.
PASSED by the Bremerton City Council this 27th day of March, 1991.
Lynn Horton, President
APPROVED this 5 day of April, 1990.
Louis Mentor, Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, Clerk