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THE CITY OF 7 <br /> j'L£ASANTONa CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> June 21, 2011 <br /> Community Development <br /> Traffic Engineering Division <br /> TITLE: APPROVE APPLICATION TO LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS FOR <br /> BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY STATUS <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The City of Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan recommends that the City <br /> pursue and achieve Bicycle Friendly Community status, an awards program offered by <br /> the League of American E3icyclists to recognize municipalities that actively support <br /> bicycling. The attached application has been prepared for submittal to the League of <br /> American Bicyclists. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve submittal of the application to the League of American Bicyclists. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> There is no financial impact associated with this report. If Pleasanton achieves award <br /> status, there will be an awards ceremony requiring some use of existing City facilities <br /> and equipment. As part of the application process, the City may receive <br /> recommendations for programs and projects to improve opportunities for bicycling in <br /> Pleasanton. These recommendations would most likely fall within the recommendations <br /> of the existing Pleasanton Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. <br /> If award status is attained, this may be a factor in attracting future bicycling events to <br /> Pleasanton. Bicycling events may have a positive impact on the local economy, but <br /> such events would require some City resources for event planning, traffic control and <br /> enforcement. <br />