HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4a. Bike Month ProclamationWhereas, May was declared National Bike Month for each of the last 69 years, and is so again in
2025; and
Whereas, the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an
excellent form of recreation; and
Whereas, millions of Californians will experience the joys of bicycling during the month of May
through educational programs, races, commuting events, group rides, charity events, or just going
for a ride; and
Whereas, San Luis Obispo offers urban and rural cycling routes popular to riders statewide; and
Whereas, these bicycling activities and attractions have great potential to have a positive impact
on San Luis Obispo’s economy and tourism industry and stimulate economic development; and
Whereas, creating bicycle-friendly communities is shown to improve citizens’ health, well-being,
and quality of life, boost community spirit, improve traffic safety, and reduce pollution and
congestion; and
Whereas, the League of American Bicyclists, CalBike, bicycle clubs and advocacy organizations,
schools, companies, and civic groups throughout California will be promoting bicycling as a leisure
activity and as an environmentally-friendly alternative to the automobile during the month of May;
and
Whereas, the education of bicyclists and motorists on the safe operation of bicycles is important
to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
Whereas, Calbike, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, Bike SLO County, and other
organizations across the state will promote bicycle safety during the month of May 2025; and
Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo on behalf of the
entire City Council recognize the month of May 2025 as Bike Month and urges all who support
bicycling to participate in May’s events and urges all road users to share the road safely with
bicyclists.
Bike Month
May 2025
April 15, 2025
Mayor Date