MOTION

At the Council meeting of March 6, 2001, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

Car-Free Day - Thursday, April 19; and
Earth Day - Sunday, April 22, 2001 File: 4201

MOVER: Cllr. Bass
SECONDER: Cllr.

WHEREAS our Livable Region Strategic Plan has, as its four objectives:

- Protect the Green Zone
- Build complete communities
- Achieve a compact metropolitan region
- Increase transportation choices;

AND WHEREAS the future climate of the planet depends upon Vancouver rapidly moving from the automobile as our major means of urban travel;

AND WHEREAS Vancouver needs to invite commuters to try alternative means of transportation;

AND WHEREAS promoting walking, cycling, and non-motorized transit is promoting a fit and healthy community;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver (including communication to Parks Board and the Vancouver School Board), will find feasible means to invite the people of Vancouver to celebrate Car-Free Day on Thursday, April 19, and Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, and will register Vancouver as one of the cities participating internationally in the celebration of these two days.

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