14-10904r RESOLUTION NO. 10904
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNESOTA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield believes in promoting the health and well-being
of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school; and
WHEREAS, by walking to school, parents and caregivers teach children about
pedestrian safety, ultimately helping the community make pedestrian safety a priority;
and
WHEREAS, walking and biking can help enhance the health and overall physical
activity of children, improves air quality and the environment, and helps reduce traffic
congestion and speed in and around school zones.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Richfield supports the
Minnesota Safe Routes to School Program.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of
January, 2014.
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Debbie Goettel, Mayor
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Nancy Gibb ity Clerk