F-1 - Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week - 2024

PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN BICYCLE MONTH AND BIKE TO WORK WEEK – May 13-19 Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, healthy and environmentally sound form of transportation, recreation and enjoyment; and, Whereas, increasing bicycle access and safety enables residents of Tiffin, including young people, to participate more fully in the educational, social and economic life of our community; and, Whereas, the Metro Area bicycle network, including our off-street trail system, now attracts bicycle tourism and economic development that helps to support and sustain local businesses; and, Whereas, throughout the month of May, residents of Tiffin and other Metro Area communities can experience the joys of bicycling by participating in educational programs, rides, events, or by simply going for a ride; and, Whereas, these activities create greater public awareness of rights and responsibilities of bicyclists to improve safety for all road and trail users, Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May, 2024, as Bicycle Month and May 13-19 as Bike to Work Week in Tiffin and urge all residents who are able to join in this observance by bicycling for fitness, recreation, or to commute to work or school. Further, I ask all motorists to drive safely and with full attention to the road by putting away electronic devices, obeying all traffic signs, signals, and speed limits; sharing the road by allowing no less than 5 feet of separation when passing a bicyclist or taking to the adjacent lane to pass on roads with speed limits over 25 MPH; and yielding to bicyclists and pedestrians as required by law. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of the City to be affixed this 7th day of May, 2024. Signed this 7th day of May, 2024, in Johnson County, Iowa. City of Tiffin ____________________________ Tim Kasparek, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Abigail Hora, City Clerk