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Wilbanks, Megan
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Subject:Letter Of Support (LOS) Top Major City Goals
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Greetings Mayor Harmon and City Council Members!
Please find attached a Letter of Support from Bike SLO County for the top Major City Goals.
Cheers!
Gary Havas
Board President, Bike SLO County
805-458-0755
gphavas6953@gmail.com
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February 16, 2021
San Luis Obispo City Council
RE: Major City Goals
Greetings Mayor Harmon and San Luis Obispo City Council Members!
As you are considering the three major City goals that will shape capital improvements for the next
several years, Bike SLO County feels that Climate Change, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity, and Housing
Affordability are the most important goals. We believe that sustainable and active transportation are
critical components of these goals and will lead to the city’s future successes. In particular their inclusion
is also key to meeting the City’s 20% mode share goal by eliminating significant greenhouse gases and
building a more sustainable and livable community. Easy access to adequate and safe walking and biking
infrastructure clearly helps to address issues of equity and inclusivity by expanding ease of mobility and
augments opportunities for positive interactions between all members of our community. The need for
affordable housing in San Luis Obispo is well documented as are the statistics that support infill. Bike
SLO County believes that in order to meet climate change goals and to increase the diversity of our city,
we must fund and implement active transportation.
Thank you each for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gary Havas Rick Ellison
Board President Executive Director
860 Pacific Street, Suite #105, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401