HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 25-18 06/19/2018 Supporting the 13th Annual National Dump the PumpA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 13th ANNUAL NATIONAL
D UMP THE PUMP DAY ON JUNE 21, 2018
WHEREAS, June 21, 2018 marks the 13th 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, individuals in a two -person household can save an average of more than $10,160
annually by downsizing to one car; and
WHEREAS, every $1 dollar invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 dollars in
economic returns; 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, 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; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The 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 13TH 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: Grossi, Hatzis, Hoefert, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of June, 2018
r ene A. Jurace
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk.