Mayor Greg Nickels Proclaims August 24 Car-Free Seattle Day
WHEREAS, the widespread use of the single occupancy vehicle in Seattle has
contributed to such problems as pollution, traffic accidents, and traffic
congestion; and
WHEREAS the vast majority of travelers in the Seattle area still depend on
the single occupancy vehicle as their sole means of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the city of Seattle has introduced numerous programs and services
that encourage the use of alternative means of transportation including but
not limited to the provision of bike lanes, a public bus system, vouchers
such as the U-Pass, and the forthcoming rail projects; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to encourage the members of Seattle's community
to use these alternative means of transportation and educate them on how
to use them in order to counteract the above mentioned problems of the single
occupancy vehicle;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed, by the Mayor of Seattle, that Saturday,
August 24th 2002 be declared Car Free Seattle Day in order to promote
the use of alternative means of transportation, celebrate those who have
already looked beyond the single occupancy vehicle as their main source of
transportation, and teach others that they have the power to do the same.
[signed] Greg Nickels,
Mayor of Seattle |