Resolution 1229RESOLUTION NO: 1229
A Resolution of the Edmonds City Council in Support of
Bicycle Skills and Safety Training
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds recognizes the importance of instructing young children in the safe and effective
way to ride bicycles and,
WHEREAS, bicycle riding as a form of exercise reduces childhood obesity and associated illnesses such as
diabetes and promotes general health and,
WHEREAS, riding a bike can also be a convenient way to get to school, to have fun after school and for many
other uses and,
WHEREAS, since bicycle riding is an activity that can be performed throughout a person's life, learning the proper
skills as a child will have life long benefits and,
WHEREAS, good bicycle skills and an understanding of the law will reduce the number of injuries incurred by
bicyclists, will improve the perception of bicyclists by motorists and will lead to a safer ways for
bicyclists and motorists to share the road and,
WHEREAS, The Cascade Bicycle Group, which has conducted a similar program in several school districts in
King County, is very interested in expanding the program to third through fifth grade students in the
Edmonds School District (ESD) and is prepared to do so when funding becomes available and when
a formal agreement is reached with the ESD and,
WHEREAS, bicycle use is an important component of the Community Sustainability Element of the City of
Edmonds Comprehensive Plan and of the City of Edmonds Climate Change Action Plan and will
better enable the City to meet the Mayor's goal for greenhouse gas reduction and,
WHEREAS, this program is consistent with the State and National "Safe Route to Schools" Programs, now
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edmonds Council endorses the Bicycle Education Safety
and Skills (BEST) program proposed by the Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group for the Edmonds
School District.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 20th day of April, 201
MArR, G/�,R/Y HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: �/
ITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 04-16-2010
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 04-20-2010
RESOLUTION NO: 1229