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To endorse the Central Ohio Transit Authority's participation in the United We Ride program and to declare December 2, 2003 as United We Ride Day in Columbus.
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WHEREAS the Federal Transportation Administration's United We Ride program is a five-part initiative to assist communities make the best use of public transportation dollars; and
WHEREAS through effective partnerships and identifying mutual goals, Columbus can leverage our public transportation resources to meet the needs of certain population groups including older adults, the differently-abled and those with lower than average incomes; and
WHEREAS good, reliable public transit removes barriers to employment, health care and many aspects of community participation; and
WHEREAS the United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration have taken the lead to develop better and more effective coordination of transit dollars by eliminating duplication of services and enhancing mobility through better coordination; and
WHEREAS the Central Ohio Transit Authority will host a December 2nd visit with Federal Transit Administrator Jenna Dorn, who will unveil the United We Ride program in Columbus; and
WHEREAS the Columbus City Council supports United We Ride, a five-part initiative to assist communities to effectively coordinate human services transportation needs and delivery of services in the most modern, efficient ways,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council hereby declares December 2, 2003 as United We Ride Day in Columbus and affirms the efforts of the Central Ohio Transit Authority in their efforts to deliver effective, efficient transit options to all segments of our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to COTA for United We Ride Day on December 2, 2003.