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Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as “Bike Month” and May 15, 2025, as “Bike to Work Day” in Los Alamos County (Accepted by Eric Martinez, Public Works Director, Keith Wilson, Deputy Public Works Director and Eric Ulibarri, County Engineer).
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WHEREAS, Los Alamos is a Bronze-status Bicycle Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and Los Alamos County makes every effort to maintain this status by creating a bicycle-friendly community that can improve citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, boost community spirit, improve traffic safety, and reduce pollution and congestion; and
WHEREAS, The bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation, and at home and in school, parents and teachers can educate children about the benefits of protecting our resources and the importance of caring for our environment; and
WHEREAS, Los Alamos’ Trail Network attracts hundreds of bicyclists each year from all 50 states and across the globe, providing economic, health, and scenic benefits to our community and the world; bicycling activities and attractions have great potential to impact our economy and tourism industry and stimulate economic development by making Los Alamos County attractive to businesses and citizens who enjoy the outdoors and healthy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, May has been named National Bike Month for the past 59 years, and is celebrated by offering races, commuting events, trail workdays, helmet promotion, education for bicyclists and motorists about proper bicycle operation to ensure the safety and comfort of all involved, and encouraging the community to go for a ride.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the May 2025 as
“BIKE MONTH”
and Thursday, May 15, 2025, as
“BIKE TO WORK DAY”
in Los Alamos County and I encourage our citizens to participate in planned events and safely share the road.
DATED this 6th day of May 2025.