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RESOLUTION OF THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
ENDORSING THE ASPEN PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY AND BIKEWAY PLAN
Resolution No. 90 "';b-:::f--
WHEREAS, there is a growing need to reduce reliance upon the
automobile to lessen congestion and improve air quality
throughout the Aspen area, Colorado and the country, and
WHEREAS, reducing auto traffic also improves the image of
our community as a place of natural beauty, and
WHEREAS, expanding the use of alternative modes of
transportation reduces impacts of automobile circulation and
resulting infrastructure costs, and
WHEREAS, a pedestrian and bikeway system that minimi~es
conflicts with automobiles creates a safer environment while
enhancing the quality of life throughout the community, and
provides increased recreational opportunities for locals and
visitors alike, and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed the Neighborhood
Advisory Committee to work closely with the Planning Office and
winter and Company, Consultants, to develop the Aspen Pedestrian
Walkway and Bikeway System Plan (hereinafter "Plan"), and
WHEREAS, the Plan has developed into a comprehensive
strategy to specifically meet Goal #4 of the Aspen city Council:
"To reduce the use of and dependency on the automobile by
expanding and maintaining bicycles and pedestrian paths. To
encourage, facilitate, research and implement alternative methods
of transportation for the residents and visitors of Aspen."
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council endorses the
"Aspen Pedestrian Walkway and Bikeway System Plan", and
recommends its adoption by the Aspen Planning and Zoning
commission.
APPROVED by the Mayor and Council at its regular meeting on
September 24, 1990.
ASPEN CITY COUNCIL
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William L. stirling, Mayor
ATTEST:
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~-ri.~KOCh, City Clerk
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