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Proclamation declaring April 9, 2015, as Stand Up for Transportation Day
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Summary and Background Information: The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is coordinating plans in the region for "Stand Up for Transportation Day (SU4T)" - a national day of advocacy to create awareness and support for the need for long-term, sustainable transportation funding. This effort is being sponsored nationally by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and is a major initiative of RTD General Manager and CEO Phil Washington in his role this year as chair of APTA. RTD has asked cities throughout the region to pass proclamations of support for this advocacy day, to complement other activities:
o Signature Bus Tour - March 14-April 4. Specially branded bus making stops to all 15 RTD director districts allowing people to sign the bus as a visible show of advocacy. The city hosted an event March 20, 2015, at the recreation center and more than 100 individuals participated.
o Unity Parade and Rally - April 9. Parade down 16th Street Mall from Market Street to Denver Union Station, where we'll hold a rally.
o State proclamation by Governor Hickenlooper.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Michelle Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: City Attorney Gehler
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve proclamation as presented.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve proclamation 15-11, declaring April 9, 2015, as Stand Up for Transportation Day.