HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 A Resolution Supporting the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day
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MeetingJun 19, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category3. MAYOR'S REPORT
Subject3.1 A Resolution Supporting the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day - June 21, 2018
{This resolution supports the Village of Mount Prospect's participation in the American Public
Transportation Association (APTA) 12th Annual National Dump the Pump day which
encourages people to use public transportation for a day with the hope the experience will
turn into habit}.
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On June 21, 2018, American Public Transportation Association (APTA), and public transportation systems across the
country will celebrate the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day.
With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, the Regional Transportation Authority, Northwest Municipal Conference
and Mount Prospect will join with other public transportation systems, regional councils of governments and
municipalities to encourage people to ride public transportation.
Public transportation offers many benefits including saving time and money, preserving the environment, creating
jobs, and improving quality of life.
According to the June 2017 APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average
of more than $10,160 annually by downsizing to one car.
Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies with $1 invested in public transportation
generates approximately $4 in economic returns.
The Dump the Pump promotion is aimed at getting people to try transit for one day with the hope that they will turn
that experience into a habit.
Alternatives:
1. Approve the resolution supporting the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 21, 2018.
2. Discretion of the Village Board.
Recommendation:
Approve the Resolution supporting the 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 21, 2018.
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Motion & Voting
(not specified)
Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Colleen Saccotelli.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel
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RESOLUTION
ARESOLUTIONSUPPORTING THE 13thANNUALNATIONAL
DUMP THE PUMPDAYONJUNE 21, 2018
WHEREAS,June21, 2018 marksthe 13thannual NationalDump thePumpDayas adaythat
encouragespeople to ridepublictransportationtosavemoney,revitalizecommunities,protect
theenvironment,andimprovethequalityoflifeforallAmericans;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,theRegionalTransportationAuthoritysystemridershiphasexceeded600 million
for eachyearsince 2006;and
WHEREAS,Millennialshave surpassedGenerationX'ersandBabyBoomersasthelargest
share ofthelaborforceand theydemandgoodmass transit;and
WHEREAS,more than60%ofthosewhocommuteto Chicago'sLoopfrom outsideChicago's
downtownusetransit;and
WHEREAS,every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than
50,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS,U.S.homevaluesperformed42 percent better on averageiftheywere locatednear
publictransportationwithhigh-frequencyservice;and
WHEREAS,U.S.publictransportationusein theUnitedStatesreducesournation'scarbon
emissionsby37 millionmetric tons annually;and
WHEREAS,public transportationplaysamajorroleinmaintainingthe vitality ofmany
municipalbusinessdistrictsandprovidesanoption for ourresidentsto commutewithoutusing
their automobile.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE PRESIDENTAND BOARD OF
TRUSTEESOFTHE VILLAGEOFMOUNTPROSPECT,COOKCOUNTY,ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE:TheBoard ofTrustees oftheVillageofMount Prospect do herebyjoinwith
otherpublicandprivate bodiesacross the countryto participatein the13THANNUAL
NATIONALDUMPTHEPUMP DAY to encouragetransitridership.
SECTION TWO:Thatthis Resolutionshallbeinfullforceandeffectfrom andafter its passage
andapprovalin themannerprovidedbylaw.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED andAPPROVED this19th dayofJune,2018
Arlene A.Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
KarenM. Agoranos
Village Clerk