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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-239
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE RAILS-TO-TRAILS
CONSERVANCY'S 2010 CAMPAIGN FOR ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, in 2004, Federal legislation known as SAFETEA-LU, created the Non-
motorized Transportation Pilot Program (the Program) for the construction of a network of non-
motorized transportation infrastructure facilities in urban communities; and
WHEREAS, the legislation's goal is to demonstrate the extent to which bicycling and
walking can carry a significant part of the transportation load and play a major role in
transportation solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Rails-to- Trails Conservancy, a national non-profit multi-modal
transportation advocacy organization, took the lead in seeking to expand the Program in the next
Federal transportation re-authorization to include at least forty communities with $50 million per
community over six years to promote multi-use trails and bicycle transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has a rich history of promoting alternative
transportation choices; and
WHEREAS, staff wishes to join the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego and the
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in working with the Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy to launch a campaign, called the 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation, to seek
Federal dollars to promote multi-use trails and bicycle transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Campaign for Active Transportation would help provide additional
funding for facilities such as the Bayshore Bikeway, the Otay Valley Regional Park, the
Greenbelt Trails, and other pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities needed by the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
that it supports the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 2010 Campaign for Active Transportation.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Bart C. Miesfeld
Interim City Attorney
R.A. H P III
Engineerin Director
Resolution No. 2008-239
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of October 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris:CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2008-239 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of October 2008.
Executed this 14th day of October 2008.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
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