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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 4, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Bike Month and Bike to Work Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technicia n
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
During National Bike Month, a series of regional events such as Bike to Work Day are
organized by Bike East Bay and numerous other agencies, including the City of Dublin,
to promote bicycling as an alternative mode of transportation .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaim the month of May as “Bike Month” and May 11th as “Bike to Work Day” in the
City of Dublin.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget includes $4,800 to cover the costs related to National
Bike Month activities including Bike to Work Day events and advertising. The total
National Bike Month budget is funded by Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Funds.
DESCRIPTION:
Bike to Work Day (BtWD) is a one-day annual regional event held to encourage the use
of alternative modes of transportation during the commute to work by the Bay Area
workforce. Entering its 23rd year in Alameda County, BtWD will be held on Thursday,
May 11, 2017 and is organized by Bike East Bay. “Energizer Stations” will be set up in
strategic locations throughout the region to provide bike commuters with refreshments
and giveaways.
The City provides a financial contribution of $2,500 to Bike East Bay for events and
activities related to Bike to Work Day. As a result of the sponsorship, the City of Dublin’s
logo will appear on regional promotional posters and T -shirts to be given away at
“Energizer Stations.” Additionally, the City’s funding contributes towards Bike East
Bay’s promotions for cycling in daily life with a regional ad campaign which appears o n
buses, billboards, bus shelters, and on the Internet. The City’s sponsorship also
contributes funding for Bike to School Day activities in Dublin.
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On BtWD, the City of Dublin will help host an “Energizer Station” from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. at the East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations. Refreshments, giveaways,
and informational brochures will be given to commuters who commute via bicycle on
that day. Bicyclists will also have the opportunity to enter their name in a drawing for
prizes donated by businesses throughout the Tri-Valley. A limited number of BtWD T-
shirts will be given out at the “Energizer Stations” on a first -come, first-serve basis.
In addition to BtWD, Dublin also hosts several other bike -related events before and
during National Bike Month. All events taking place in Dublin are free to both Dublin
residents and non-residents.
Bike Month activities will include the following:
Bike to Work Month Challenge - Dublin businesses will be encouraged to register
their business in a month long bike to work challenge to encourage bicycle
commuting the entire month of May, not just on Bike to Work Day. Participants
will track their commutes and compete against companies throughout the Bay
Area.
Bike to School - It is anticipated that all Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) will
be participating in Bike to School Day. Students will receive giveaways and
refreshments on these days.
Community Bike ride co-sponsored by the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton that
will lead participants along local trails through both cities on May 21st.
Dublin’s Bike to the Market Day will take place at the Dublin Farmers' Market at
Emerald Glen Park. Cyclists who visit the City-sponsored booth on that day will
receive $5 in “Carrot Cash” for market. The event will start at 4:00pm on May 25.
The cities of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore are jointly hosting a drawing for
cyclists who participate in any of the bicycling events around National Bike
Month. Local businesses have contributed a number of prizes to the drawing.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
City staff will work with Bike East Bay to prepare and distribute press releases regarding
National Bike Month, Bike to Work Day, and related events to local media. Information
on these events will also be posted on the City’s website. Posters promoting Bike to
Work Day will also be displayed at partnering businesses throughout the Tri-Valley.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2017 Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN CALIFORNIA
“Bike Month and Bike to Work Day”
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin acknowledges that cycling is a successful rideshare mode to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce
air pollution, and decrease fuel consumption, and that bike-to-work days are effective in converting drivers into bicyclists,
educating citizens about the environmental value of biking to work regularly, and promoting the health benefits of cycling; and
WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclists has declared the Month of May as National Bike Month; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Public Works Department has scheduled events to promote bicycling throughout May, including a
Bike to Work Month Challenge, a Bike to School Day/Week, Bike to the Market Day, a Community Bike Ride and other activities;
and
WHEREAS, Bike East Bay along with other regional and local sponsors are promoting Thursday, May 11th as Bike to Work Day
in the San Francisco Bay Area;
WHEREAS, on May 11th, the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, Hacienda, Dublin Cyclery, Alameda County Public Works
Agency, and REI Dublin are hosting Energizer Stations at both the East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations, to greet and
reward bicyclists with refreshments and sponsored giveaways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, David Haubert, Mayor of Dublin, on behalf of the entire City Council, do
hereby proclaim the Month of May as “Bike Month” and May 11th as “Bike to Work Day” in the City of Dublin, and I call upon
all citizens and civic organizations to consider bicycling throughout the month, to get registered to win great prizes, and to visit
the Dublin Energizer Stations on Bike to Work Day. DATED: April 4, 2017
Mayor Haubert Vice Mayor Biddle
Councilmember Goel Councilmember Gupta Councilmember Hernandez