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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
MAY 4, 2016
Whereas, a lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity, diabetes and
other health problems among children and being able to bicycle or walk to school offers an
opportunity to build activity into daily routine; and
Whereas, driving students to school by private vehicle contributes to traffic congestion and air
pollution; and
Whereas, an important role for parents and caregivers is to encourage children to be aware of
the challenges and dangers that they face on their trip to school each day and the health and
environmental risks related to physical inactivity and air pollution; and
Whereas, community leaders and parents can determine the "bikeability" of their community
and identify any potential challenges to safe bicycling using a bikeability checklist; and
Whereas, community members and leaders should make a plan to make immediate changes to
enable children to safely bicycle and walk in our communities and develop a list of suggestions
for improvements that can be executed over time; and
Whereas, children, parents and community leaders around the country are joining together to
evaluate bicycling and walking conditions in their communities.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Edina City Council hereby proclaims May 4, 2016,
"National Bike to School Day"
in Edina and encourage everyone to consider the safety and h a th of children today and every
day.
Dated this 3rd day of May 2016
James B. Hovland, Mayor