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Resolution approving and supporting the development of United States Bike Route 30 (USBR 30) through the City of West Allis.
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Whereas bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, contributing $47 billion a year to the economies of communities that provide facilities for such tourists; and
Whereas the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a corridor crossing central Wisconsin to be developed as United States Bike Route 30 (USBR 30), and
Whereas the proposed route for USBR 30 comes through the City of West Allis and can therefore provide a benefit to our residents and businesses, and
Whereas we have investigated the proposed routes and found them to be suitable routes, and desire that the routes be designated so that it can be mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism in our area, and
Whereas WisDOT, the Wisconsin Bike Federation, and the Adventure Cycling Association have proposed a specific permanent route and a specific detour route during the ongoing Zoo Interchange construction; the detour route will be designated as USBR 30 until completion of the Zoo Interchange in 2018 after which the permanent route will be designated as USBR 30. A map of both the permanent route and the detour route is herein incorporated into this resolution by reference, and
Whereas the route will be designated initially on paper maps and internet maps and through downloadable GPS coordinates and eventually also through signs in the right-of-way after the permanent route is implemented in 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that they hereby express their approval and support for the development of USBR 30, and request that the appropriate officials see to it that the route is officially designated by AASHTO as soon as this can be achieved, and authorize the posting of signs within the City of West Allis right-of-way identifying th...
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