HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1991 0918 CC REG ITEM 04BMme•
PROCLAMATION
SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 23 -27
AS CALIFORNIA RIDESHARE WEEK FOR 1991
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to increase the awareness and
understanding of individual commuters regarding transportation
alternatives and to challenge commuters to take personal responsibility
for reducing air pollution, fuel :.onsumption, traffic congestion,
transportation costs and parking needs b� ridesharing rather than
driving alone to and from work; and
WHEREAS, to help keep tra.ff�c flowing in Ventura County,
transportation alternatives must incl•ade carpooling, vanpooling, taking
the bus, walking and biking; and
WHEREAS, the need to help public and private business communities
throughout California to educate and build public awareness on the value
of ridesharing and increasing the lumber of employers involved in
developing rideshare programs, tc recognize the importance of
ridesharing as an effective, low cost solution to many other
transportation and environmental issues, and an effective component in
a comprehensive transportation cyst. «,m that meets the needs of all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest ,f the health, safety and general
welfare of the residents of the City o' Moorpark and Ventura County that
the City declare its support for the designation of September 23 -27,
1991 as California Rideshare Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Moorpark proclaims
support of the designation of September 23 -:27 as California Rideshare
Week and urges all citizens in the City to recognize the important role
which ridesharing plays in ensurilg the continued economic and
environmental health of our communi *:.4
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Moorpark does
set its hand and cause the seal of t' e city of Moorpark to be affixed
this 18th day of September, 1991.
Paul W. Lawrason Jr., Mayor Bernardo M. Perez, Mayor Pro Tem
S<:7o-.t Montgomery, Councilmember
Roy E Talley, Jr., Councilmember
7oh!� W Wozniak, Councilmember