HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9273Resolution No. 9273
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the
Transportation Element of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan to
Incorporate the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan 2012
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 1998-2010 Comprehensive Plan in
1998, including the Transportation Element; and
WHEREAS, Policy T -14 provides that the City shall improve pedestrian and
bicycle access to and between local destinations, including public facilities, schools,
parks, open space, employment districts, shopping centers and multi-modal transit
stations; and
WHEREAS, Program T -18 provides that the City shall develop and periodically
update a comprehensive bicycle plan; and
WHEREAS, Program T -19 provides that the City shall develop, periodically
update and implement a bicycle facilities improvement program and prioritize critical
bicycle links to parks, schools, retail centers and civic facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted the Palo Alto Bicycle Transportation Plan in
November 2003; and
WHEREAS, The City Council directed staff to proceed with an update to the
2003 Bicycle Transportation Plan with an added pedestrian element; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a public outreach program in developing the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan 2012, (the "Project"), including facilitating
outreach to the community and coordinating with other City departments throughout
2011 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Transportation Commission released the document
for public comment from July 26, 2011 through September 7, 2011; and unanimously
recommended the Council approve the plan at its meeting on March 28,2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard public comment and reviewed the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Transportation Plan 2012 on July 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate
the Bicycle and Transportation Plan 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does HEREBY
RESOLVE as follows:
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