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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) BIKE ROUTES
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WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, contributing $198 billion a year to the economies of communities that provide facilities for such tourists; and,
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a series of corridors crossing Ohio to be developed as various US Bicycle Routes; and,
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation has designated a series of corridors crossing Ohio to be developed as various State Bicycle Routes; and,
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation is supportive of AASHTO designated bicycle routes through Ohio, subject to ongoing collaboration with affected jurisdictions to inventory, analyze, and designate specific facilities the routes will traverse; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Groveport and the Adventure Cycling Association, with the cooperation of the Ohio Department of Transportation and other stakeholders, have proposed specific routes to be designated as various US and State Bike Routes, a map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and,
WHEREAS, City officials have investigated the proposed route and found it to be a suitable route, and desire that the route be designated so that it can be mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism in our area; and,
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the route may change over time because new facilities are being constructed that are more suitable for bicyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the City of Groveport hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of various State and US Bike Routes and requests that the appropriate officials ensure that the route is officially designated by AASHTO.
Section 2: That once the route is approved by AASHTO, the City acknowledges and authorizes all efforts to publicize the route via internet maps, incorporating the route on local maps, etc. and tourism agencies that may be involved in these efforts.
Section 3: That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC
Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director