File #: RES-09:097    Version: 1 Name: Master bicycle route plan
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/12/2009 In control: Public Services Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/21/2009
Title: A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MASTER BICYCLE ROUTE PLAN IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Parks & Recreation
Indexes: Policy - creation/amendment
Attachments: 1. greenways_42x38_june_23
Related files: MIN-09:074

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A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MASTER BICYCLE ROUTE PLAN IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO

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WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Metropolitan Planning Organization have studied the need for established bicycle routes throughout the City of Jonesboro; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Northeast Arkansas Bicycle Coalition have worked together to propose a comprehensive route map; and

 

WHEREAS, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has indicated that a Master Bicycle Route Plan is the first step in approving bicycle routes on State Highways; and

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

Section 1:  The City of Jonesboro shall establish the attached map (exhibit A) as the City of Jonesboro Master Bicycle Route Plan.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 2009.