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Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as “Bike Month” and May 14, 2026, 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 County maintains a Bronze-status Bicycle Friendly Community as designated by the League of American Bicyclists; and,
WHEREAS: the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation where parents and teachers can educate children about the benefits of protecting nature; and,
WHEREAS: May has been named National Bike Month for the past 59 years, celebrated by offering educational programs, races, commuting events, trail workdays, helmet promotion, charity events, or just encouraging individuals to go for a ride; and,
WHEREAS: Los Alamos’ trail network and bicycling activities attract hundreds of bicyclists each year from all 50 states and across the globe, providing economic and health benefits to our community and the world; and,
WHEREAS: creating bicycle-friendly communities can improve citizen’s health, well-being, and quality of life; improve traffic safety; and reduce pollution and congestion; and,
WHEREAS: educating bicyclists and motorists about proper bicycle operation is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all involved.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the Month of May 2026 as
“Bike Month”
in Los Alamos County, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, as
“Bike to Work Day”
and we encourage our citizens to participate in planned events and to share the road safely.
DATED this 12th day of May 2026.