HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 20-16 06/07/2016 Supporting the 11th Annual National Dump the Pump DayRESOLUTION NO. 20-16
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 11th ANNUAL NATIONAL
DUMP THE PUMP DAY ON JUNE 16, 2016
WHEREAS, June 16, 2016 marks the 1 Ith annual National Dump the Pump Day as a day that encourages
people to ride public transportation to save money, revitalize communities, protect the environment, and
improve the quality of life for all Americans, and
WHEREAS, people who ride public transportation in Northeastern Illinois can save up to $11,041 per year,
based on today's gas prices, the cost of owning a car and the average unreserved parking rate; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Authority system ridership has exceeded 600 million for each year
since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Millennials have surpassed Generation X'ers and Baby Boomers as the largest share of the
labor force and they demand good mass transit; and
WHEREAS, more than 60% of those who commute to Chicago's Loop from outside Chicago's downtown
use transit; and
WHEREAS, for every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than 50,000 jobs;
and
WHEREAS, U.S. home values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public
transportation with high -frequency service, and
WHEREAS, U.S. public transportation use in the United States reduces our nation's carbon emissions by
37 million metric tons annually. This is equivalent to Washington, DC; New York City; Atlanta, Denver;
And L,os Angeles combined to stop using electricity; and
WHEREAS, public transportation plays a major role in maintaining the vitality of many municipal
business districts and provides an option for our residents to commute without using their automobile.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE; The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby join with
other public and private bodies across the country to participate in the 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL,
DUMP THE PUMP DAY to encourage transit ridership.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in
the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Z,adel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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PASSED and APPROVED this 7`h day of June, 2016
Arlene A. Juracel�
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Usa Y ngell
Village Clerk
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