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Parks and Recreation Planning Committee
Parks and Recreation Finance Committee
The following motion was put forward by Commissioner Herbert,
WHEREAS since 1999 San Francisco has required events with over 2000 people in attendance to provide a free bike valet service;
WHEREAS bike theft is a problem in Vancouver, and has been cited as a deterrent for cycling to events;
WHEREAS cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel throughout Vancouver;
WHEREAS Vancouver parks are sites of many major events and celebrations;
WHEREAS the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium and the Vancouver Folk Music Festival in Jericho Park are currently offering this service, which has proven to be a successful and popular parking option;
WHEREAS the Vancouver Park Board is committed to decreasing automobile dependence, while promoting other forms of transportation, including cycling;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to investigate San Francisco's by-law and report back to the Planning Committee on the feasibility of instituting a similar bike valet requirement for special events and activities in Vancouver parks.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm