HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. 1989-317 - Proclaiming october 2-6, 1989, as "california rideshare week" i i
RESOLUTION NO. 39-3/7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2-6 , 1989 , AS "CALIFORNIA RIDESHARING
WEEK ' 89 . "
WHEREAS , as the City of. Redding' s population and workforce
increase, the need for alternative transportation methods also
increases; and
WHEREAS, the increase in vehicles commuting to and from work
contributes to Redding' s overall traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, ridesharing, whether in a car, van, or public
transportation, reduces fuel consumption, air pollution, traffic
congestion, and parking needs; and
WHEREAS , Redding Rideshare, a service of the Redding Area
Bus Authority, in cooperation with the California Department of
Transportation and other Rideshare Agencies throughout the State
of California, promotes ridesharing in the Redding area; and
WHEREAS , increased public awareness of the benefits of
ridesharing will help reduce traffic congestion and air
pollution, and ensure a healthier environment for the citizens of
the Redding area;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1 . That the week of October 2-6 , 1989 , be designated
"RIDESHARE WEEK" in the City of Redding.
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2 . That the City Council encourages all residents to
increase their awareness of the benefits of ridesharing, and
practice responsible citizenship by ridesharing.
3 . And that this community joins hands with other
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Rideshare Agencies throughout California, and celebrates the
benefits of ridesharing to our local and national progress .
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 19th day of September , 1989 , and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffum, Dahl , Ful ton, Johannessen & Carter
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS : None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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SCOTT CARTER, Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS , City Clerk
FORM, PPROVED:
/4 ‘4RA DALL A. HAYS, Ci Attorney
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