News Flash

May 5, 2020

• WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sound form

  of  transportation   and   an excellent  tool  for   recreation   and enjoyment   of   North   Wilkesboro’s

  scenic beauty; and

  WHEREAS, throughout the month of May, the residents of the Town of North Wilkesboro and

  its visitors will experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, races, commuting

  events, charity events, public awareness events, or by simply getting out and going for a ride;

  and

  WHEREAS, the Town of North Wilkesboro’s roads and greenways attracts bicyclist each year

  providing economic health, transportation, tourism, and scenic benefits; and

  WHEREAS,   creating   a   bicycling-friendly   community   has   been   shown   to   improve   citizen’s

  health, well-being, and quality of life, growing the economy of the Town of North Wilkesboro,

  attracting tourism dollars, improving traffic safety, supporting student learning outcomes, and

  reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets and roads; and

  WHEREAS,   the   Town,   the   League   of   American   Bicyclists,   schools,   parks   and   recreation

  departments, police departments, companies, non-profit agencies and civic organizations will be

  promoting bicycling during the month of May every year; and

  WHEREAS, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operations and

  safety education in an effort to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities and improve health and

  safety for everyone on the road; and

  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of

  North   Wilkesboro,   do   hereby   proclaim   the   month   of   May,   as  Bike   Month  in   North

  Wilkesboro, and urge my fellow citizens to observe this month by enjoy bicycling in our great

  community while practicing safety measures both on a bicycle and while traveling in other motor

  vehicles.