HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 32 - 2022 - RTD Zero Fare AugustCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 32
Series of 2022
TITLE: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ZERO FARE TRANSIT ON
RTD IN AUGUST 2022
WHEREAS, good air quality is essential to quality of life and a vibrant economy;
and
WHEREAS, the Denver region is on the precipice of designation as an area of
“severe” non-attainment of health-based standards for ozone pollution with significant
potential for federal intervention; and
WHEREAS, ground-level ozone triggers asthma attacks, worsens existing
respiratory illnesses, and makes breathing difficult particularly for the very young,
elderly and those exercising outdoors; and
WHEREAS, emissions from cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are some of the
largest contributors to ground level ozone in metro Denver; and
WHEREAS, using transit, instead of a personal vehicle for trips, is one effective
way to reduce ground level ozone; and
WHEREAS, Colorado Senate Bill 22-180 made funding available for free transit
statewide during the summer ozone season; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation District (RTD), which provided nearly
106 million passenger trips in 2019, plans to provide zero fare transit during the month
of August all day, every day, on all buses and trains across the region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge is committed to supporting collaborative
approaches to reducing air pollution and expanding mobility options for residents of
Wheat Ridge and our neighbors in the region regardless of their age, income or abilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council that:
The City of Wheat Ridge is pleased to support Zero Fare Transit on RTD in August
2022.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 11th day of July 2022.
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk