Number
241251
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
240001
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, CHAMBERS, ZAMARRIPA, MOORE, AND PRATT
Title
Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a promotional campaign for bicycling.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Public Works (DPW) to work with relevant City departments, community groups and other relevant parties to develop a promotional campaign for bicycling.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee currently has over 160 miles of bike lanes; and
Whereas, Mayor Cavalier Johnson has set a goal of building 50 miles of protected bike lanes throughout the city between 2023 and 2026; and
Whereas, The Proposed 2025 Budget includes $750,000 of levy-supported borrowing to enhance the city’s bike lane and bike trail network; and
Whereas, The 2025 Budget was adopted by Common Council File Number 240001 on November 8, 2023; and
Whereas, Amendment 42 placed a footnote in the 2025 Budget directing the Department of Public Works is directed “to work with relevant City departments, community groups and other resources to develop a promotional campaign for bicycling.”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works to work with relevant City departments, community groups and other relevant parties to develop a promotional campaign for bicycling; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works shall present its proposed campaign to the Common Council within 90 days of adoption of this resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 180330 -1
Christopher Hillard
11/12/2024