HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-23 Proclamation BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER AS RIDE THE BUS MONTH IN BANGOR
WHEREAS, The Community Connector public transit service provides needed transportation
services to the communities of Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Veazie, Orono, Old
Town, and the University of Maine through a regional collaborative partnership;
and
WHEREAS, The service provides nearly one million rides per year transporting passengers to
work, school, medical appointments, shopping, social and personal services
appointments, community downtowns and a variety of other important locations;
and
WHEREAS, The Community Connector provides a viable transportation alternative for those
who do not have personal transportation readily available, or who wish to utilize
the convenience and dependability of public transportation; and
WHEREAS, The Community Connector continually strives to serve and retain current
passengers and seeks ways to increase ridership, thereby providing necessary fare
revenue to help operate the system; and
WHEREAS, Public transit is widely considered an environmentally friendly mode of
transportation, linking the communities and residents in the Community Connector
service area; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness, promotion, and improvement of the transit system are
important goals of the local support group 'Transportation for All", the
management and staff at the Community Connector, and all community partners.
Now,Therefore, I,Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council of the City of Bangor, do hereby proclaim November as"Ride the Bus" month in Bangor
and encourage residents and visitors in the greater Bangor area who haven't used the Community
Connector to consider"Riding the Bus"as a viable alternative to your customary transpiration.
Given this the 23'd day of October, 2017.
Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor