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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 96-80 RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS PROGRAM WHEREAS, current patterns of land use in many communities increase people's dependence on the automobile and are largely responsible for the 2% annual increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S.; and WHEREAS, this dependence on the automobile results in increased pollutant emissions, the loss of precious open space, the need for building and extending cosfly roads and public services, the inequitable distribution of economic resources, and the loss of a sense of community; and WHEREAS, appropriate mixed use, transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented development and redevelopment can reduce auto dependency and VMT, and create more livable and resource efficient communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton has been identified by the Local Government Commission's Center for Livable Communities as contributing to its judsdiction's environment, economic health and sense of community by adopting land use policies which encourage transit-, bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented development and redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Center for Livable Communities provides assistance to cities and counties through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Transportation Partners Program; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Partners Program supports community transportation solutions across the country through information services, technical assistance, and recognition; and WHEREAS, cities that participate in the Transportation Partners Program receive recognition and support for their efforts to improve their land use pattems and reduce their residents' dependence on the automobile; and