WHEREAS, the National Bicycle Greenway (NBG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of a nationwide network of bicycle trails that will in time criss cross America from north to south and east to west; and

WHEREAS in early June, the NBG will launch Cycle America 2000 to bring cyclists from all over the world to Washington, DC, on August 20, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of Cycle America 2000 is to showcase the need for a a system of multi-use recreation and transportation bicycle highways and thank those responsible for passing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century; and

WHEREAS, the NBG has selected Santa Cruz as the starting point for the west coast departures; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Cruz recognizes the bicycle, those who ride as well as those who support its use as important elements in maintaining a high quality of life in our community and environment; and

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Cruz honors the efforts of its self propelled visitors and their contribution to our economy and is committed to encouraging greater expansion of services and routes to accommodate them.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Cruz that it hereby supports the NBG and is pleased to accept the honor of being named the starting point for the NBG.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th day of March 2000, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: Fitzmaurice, Beiers, Rotkin, Harnandez, Mathews, Krohn; Mayor Sugar

Noes: Councilmembers: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE

Disqualified: Councilmembers: NONE