HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 83-003 Support for the PAG Ride-Share programKesolution No. 83-003
Relating to transportation (RideSharing); requesting the citizens
of Pima County, the City of Tucson, the City of South Tucson, the
Town of Oro Valley, and the To~m of Mararia to support the PAG Ride-
Share Program, by utilizing ridesharing--specifically carpooling and
vanpooling--when traveling to work and school as well as for shopping
and recreational trips; designating May, 1983 as RideShare Month.
WHEREAS,
the government leaders, business community, and residents
of the Tucson metropolitan area concerned with providing for
an efficient, cost-effective transportation system; and
WHEREAS,
the Regional Transportation Plan identifies RideSharing
through carpooling and vanpooling as a major low cost
strategy; and
WHEREAS,
RideSharing is a significant element of the air quality
improvement plan for the region; and
WHEREAS,
the residents of the region have a concern for the wide use
of our gasoline resources and a concern for the efficient
use of our transportation tax dollars; and
~EREAS,
Tucson's metropolitan area leaders and residents have a
concern for ensuring the mobility of the population in
case of a gasoline shortfall; and
WHEREAS,
active participation in ridesharing provides benefits for
residents, local employers, and the overall environment
and economy of Tucson;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Marana Town Council of the To~
of ~rana that:
Section i. 'All residents of Pima County, the City of Tucson,
the City of South Tucson, the Town of Oro Valley and the
Town of ~arana be encouraged to utilize ridesharing --
through carpooling and vanpooling when travelling to work,
to school as well as for shopping and recreational trips.
Section 2. All employers of the region be encouraged to
actively support ridesharing among employers, with the
distribution of promotional materials, technical matching
assistance and developing ridesharing incentive programs
as appropriate.
Section 3. .The Marana Town Council designates the month of
M~y, 1983 as RideShare Month and urges all residents to
support the RideShare Program by travelling wisely and
efficiently with carpooling and vanpooling.
Passed, adopted and approved by the P~rana Town Council of the Town
of b~rana this 9th day of M~y 1983.
ATTEST:
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