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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 23-19 06/18/2019 Supporting the 14th Annual National Dump the Pump DayRESOLUTION NO. 23-19 A RESOL UTION SUPPORTING THE 14th ANNUAL NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY ON JUNE 20, 2019 WHEREAS, June 20, 2019 marks the 14th 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 14TH 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 18th day of June, 2019 M� d Arl&iie""ace Mayor ATTEST: aren gora os Village Clerk