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Item No. 17-189
Date: May 22, 2017
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Supporting a Local Walkability Forum
Responsible Department: Community Connector
Commentary: GrowSmart Maine, in partnership with local stakeholders, proposes to organize
a Walkability Forum in downtown Bangor in mid-September of 2017. The goal is to showcase
existing models for walkability, share experiences, connect attendees with resources, and
stimulate further efforts toward making Maine downtowns healthier, greener, and more
economically viable. At this time the following partners have been confirmed: Livable
Communities, Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Downtown Bangor Partnership, the
Bangor Y, Transportation for All, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Alpha One, the Maine Discovery
Museum, and the Bangor Climate Action Team. The Infrastructure Committee recommended
this item for approval on April 25, 2017.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information: Order
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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City Solicitor
Assigned to Councilor Graham
CITY OF BANGOR
17-189
MAY 22, 2017
(TITLE.) Resolve, Supporting a Walkability Forum in September 2017
WHEREAS, Walkability is a measure of how friendly a community is to walking, biking and
public transit.
WHEREAS, Municipalities with higher "walk scores" experience significant health,
Environmental, and economic benefits.
WHEREAS, Maine has experienced both an increase in the number of people interested in living
in downtowns (aka walkable communities) and an increase in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities in
the last two years.
Resolved By the City Council of the City of Bangor:
That the City of Bangor supports a walkability forum that is endorsed by Grow Smart Maine
which will include a one-half day of panels & workshops. The Forum will include participation
from statewide groups and agencies associated with accessibility, alternative transportation, and
downtown revitalization.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 22, 2017
CR 17-189
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UTY C Y CLERK