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CC - (1) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application to The Big Jump (a Program of People for Bikes); and (2) Authorization for the Mayor to Host a "Leadership Reception" in Support of City's Application and Related Expenditure Not-to-Exceed $500.
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Meeting Date: 09/26/2016
Contact Person/Dept: Eric Bruins, Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5616
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/20/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City Engineer (09/14/16)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of an application to The Big Jump, a program of People for Bikes (Attachment No. 1). Staff further recommends the City Council authorize the Mayor to host a "leadership reception" for civic leaders in support of the City's application and authorize the expenditure of up to $500 from the unallocated reserve for related expenses.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
People for Bikes, a national foundation that encourages cities to become more bikeable and walkable, recently announced a new program called The Big Jump, which will promote next-generation bike infrastructure in 10 communities across the United States. This program provides technical assistance to cities like Culver City that are looking to take a leap forward with their bike infrastructure by building a network of family-friendly and protected (European-style) bike lanes and neighborhood streets. The Public Works Department identified this program as a valuable opportunity to advance projects from the Culver City Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. The Big Jump will require City staff to work across departments to demonstrate that the entire City family is pushing...
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