CC Resolution No. 3612
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RESOLUTION NO. 3612
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
E",1)ORSING EFFORTS BEING KIillE BY ABAG IN THE "RIDES FOR
BAY AREA CmlNUTERS" PROGRAN
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has been recog-
nized as the official comprehensive regional planning agency for the San
Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, the energy crisis will have a major impact on Bay Area
land use patterns, transportation modes and the life styles of the region's
residents; and
WHERK~S, transportation now consumes one-third of the energy used
in California; and
WHEREAS, commute traffic accounts for a significant portion of traf-
fic congestion and gas consumption and adds to the Bay Area's air pol-
lution problem; and
WHEREAS, the energy cr1S1S has yet to hit automobile commuters hard
enough to change commute patterns, and most authoritative sources indicate
that the situation will worsen; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Bay Area Governments has a responsibility
to promote measures designed to cut back on gas consumption and to ease
transition to different transportation patterns in the Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, City of Cupertino should encourage the efforts being made
by ABAG:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Cupertino endorses the efforts
being made by ABAG in the "RIDES for Bay Area Commuters" program as local
government coordinator. This program is designed to promote carpools
for rush hour commuters and has the support of a number of government
and private industry organizations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that other Bay Area Cities and Counties
that are members of ABAG be urged to participate in "RIDES" as employers.
The employees living or working in Cupertino are urged to form carpools
by filling out a "RIDES" questionnaire when they are available at the
end of January.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 4th day of February, 1974, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Frolich, Jackson, Neyers, Irwin.
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Sparks
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
Cupertino