Resolution No. 20-01RESOLUTION NO. 20-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH STATING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE 1.
WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently contributing approximately
47 billion a year nationally to the economies of communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has
designated a corridor through Florida to be developed as United States Bike Route 1 (USBR 1); and
WHEREAS, the Florida Bicycle Association, Bike Florida, and the Adventure Cycling Association, with the
cooperation of the Florida Department of Transportation and other stakeholders, have proposed a specific route to be
designated as USBR 1, a map of which is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference; and
WHEREAS, the proposed USBR 1 traverses through the City of Atlantic Beach and is expected to provide a
benefit to local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to be a
suitable route, and desires that the route be formally designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and signed,
thereby promoting bicycle tourism in the Greater Jacksonville Community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of USBR
1 and requests that the appropriate government officials take action to officially designate the route accordingly as
soon as possible.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the posting of City approved signs within the City
right-of-way for said bicycle route once said designation has been made.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, this 13th day
of January, 2020.
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Bren - . Durde ,City Attorney