Resolution No. 15-11 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 15-11
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE METRO REGIONAL GOVERNMENT'S ESTABLISHMENT
OF POLICY DIRECTION FOR THE 2019-2020 METROPOLITAN 'TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CREATE A REGIONAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City's Strategic Plan vision is "The most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest
where people of all ages and abilities live healthy,interconnected lives" and
WHEREAS,when it is safe,convenient,and fun to walk to neighborhood schools, out children are
healthier, our streets are safer for everyone,and our communities thrive;and
WHEREAS,kids that can safely walk and bike to their neighborhood school get regular physical activity
and do better in school;and
WHEREAS,our kids who most need more opportunities for physical activity often don't have safe routes
for walking or biking to school;and
WHEREAS,comprehensive Safe Routes to School programs have proven successful at getting more kids to
bike and walk to school;and
WHEREAS, Safe Routes to School programs are a cost-effective way to improve children's health, make
neighborhood streets safer for everyone,engage community members in promoting healthy and safe
choices, and reduce school-related congestion;and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of Safe Routes to School in meeting its goals and realizing its
Strategic Plan vision;and
WHEREAS,new funding is needed to sustain Safe Routes to School programs in the City;and
WHEREAS, new funding is needed to continue running Safe Routes to School programs in the Tigard-
Tualatin School District and to serve every Tigard student; and
WHEREAS, the cost of fully funding Safe Routes to School for all students in the tri-county metropolitan
region would be$56.5 million,and the gap between existing funding and the total need to serve every kid is
approximately$40 million;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council requests that the Metro Regional Government establish policy
direction for the 2019-2020 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program that creates
a regional Safe Routes to School program with a competitive grant application process to
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fund safety projects and programs that encourage walking,biking and transit use by K-12
students throughout the greater tri-county metropolitan region.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 2e day of March,2015.
May -City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Deputy City Recorder-Ci Tigard
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