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RESOLUTION NO. 30
(Series of 1974)
WHEREAS, the public safety, health and welfare are
being threatened by rapidly increasing numbers of automobiles
to the detriment of the non-motorized public; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of most of the
residents and visitors to the City of Aspen to encourage the
use of non,motorized transportation as a high priority and
practical alternative where most destinations are within
cycling distance; and,
WHEREAS, the physical separation of motorized and non-
motorized forms of transportation would
1.Provide safety and enjoyment to non-motorized forms
of transportation,
2. Encourage the use of non-motorized forms of trans-
portation, thereby reducing traffic and parking
problems,
3. Allow better traffic flow to all forms of trans-
portation,
4. Provide additional recreational opportunities to the
general public, and
5. Provide economic benefits to the community, social
benefits and environmental benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
1. That the City Council does hereby establish an advisory
committee to assist in the planning and development of a bike-
way system throughout the city in cooperation with the State of
Colorado and Pitkin Councy.
2. That the following persons are hereby appointed to
serve as members of said committee:
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John David Stoller
KNCB Moore
John Faulkner
Frederick Benedict
Connie Harvey
Hank Thurston
Ken Reid
Stuart Mace
Tanny Bishong
Joyce Gruenberg
Biege Jones
Bert Bidwe 11
Ed Compton
John Killman
Tom Sykes
3. That the committee shall establish priorities for
implementation of a community bikeways system, make recom-
mendations to the City, County and State governments, and
assist in the development of said system.
Dated~~ ~.~. //?~//
Stacy St~dley~ III /
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I, Lorraine Graves, duly appointed and acting City Clerk,
certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Aspen
City Council at its regular meeting held August 26, 1974.