HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-123 CCR Member Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123
RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 9, 2013, AS
INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
WHEREAS, despite ongoing efforts to better protect child pedestrians, child
pedestrian injury remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among
children ages 5 to 19 in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, there were 465 fatalities and 21,000 injuries to child
pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, most child pedestrian fatalities are the result of an incident with a
motor vehicle; and
WHEREAS, children are more likely to get hit by cars in areas with high traffic
volume, a higher number of parked cars on the street, higher posted speed limits, the absence of a
divided highway, few pedestrian control devices, and few alternative play areas, such as parks;
and
WHEREAS, children are particularly vulnerable to pedestrian injuries because
they are exposed to traffic threats that exceed their cognitive, developmental, behavioral,
physical, and sensory abilities; and
WHEREAS, environmental modifications, when made in conjunction with
enforcement of traffic laws and increased penalties for traffic violations, are proven to reduce
traffic-related pedestrian death and injury; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of International Walk to School Day 2013, children,
parents, educators, community leaders, Safe Kids coalitions, and FedEx volunteers are joining
together nationwide to walk to school and evaluate pedestrian safety in their community; and
WHEREAS, Safe Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis, Hennepin County Safe
Routes to School, and Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School has planned a Walk
To School Day event on October 9, in an effort to educate children and families about the
importance of pedestrian safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that October 9, 2013, be declared as International Walk to School
Day in Brooklyn Center, and call upon all the residents of this city to join with me in supporting
the efforts and activities of Safe Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis, Hennepin County Safe
Routes to School, and Evergreen Park World Cultures Community School to prevent pedestrian
injuries and deaths to our children.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-123
October 14 201
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Date Mayor
ATTEST: \Jvm 9
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.