058.2013 SUNY Bike Program RESOLUTION SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF
SUNY ADIRONDACK BIKE SHARING PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO.: 58,2013
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.John Strough
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to assess the viability of developing a Bike Share
Program (Program) at SUNY Adirondack, which Program would help promote a healthy
alternative method of transportation, improve transportation choices and relieve automobile
congestion, and
WHEREAS, such a Program would likely enhance the community experience of SUNY
Adirondack's 4,000 students and staff as the creation and coordination of trails and bike routes
would further the SUNY Adirondack's interconnection to surrounding housing, the Warren
County Bikeway, commercial opportunities and recreational amenities, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to submit a solicitation letter requesting a study of
the development of such a Program to the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council as part
of its Transportation Planning Program,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby expresses its strong support for the
development of a Bike Share Program(Program) at SUNY Adirondack, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs Councilman John Strough to
send a letter, along with a certified copy of this Resolution to the Adirondack/Glens Falls
Transportation Council so that the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council may include
the development of the Program in its Transportation Planning Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Councilman Strough and/or Town Clerk to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2013,by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer,Mr. Montesi,Mr. Metivier,Mr. Strough
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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