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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DULUTH TO STATE ITS SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTION OF U.S BICYCLE ROUTE 41.
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WHEREAS, bicycle tourism is a growing industry in North America, presently contributing approximately $47 billion dollars a year nationally to the economies of communities that provide facilities for said tourism; and
WHEREAS, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a corridor connecting St. Paul to Grand Portage State Park, via Duluth, to be developed as United States Bike Route 41; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has convened several public open houses and offered online public comment opportunities throughout the corridor to gather information and review route alternatives; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation in cooperation with road and trail authorities have proposed a specific route to be designated as United Stats Bike Route 41, a map of which is herein attached as exhibit A and B; and
WHEREAS, the proposed United States Bike Route 41 traverses through the city of Duluth and is expected to provide a benefit to local residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will continue to maintain statewide mapping and information regarding United States Bike Route 41, convene meetings and facilitate resolving issues and future alignment revisions within the state; and
WHEREAS, the city of Duluth has duly considered said proposed route and determined it to be a suitable route through the city of Duluth and desires that the route be formally designated so that it can be appropriately mapped and signed, thereby promoting bicycle tourism locally and throughout Minnesota along the corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth hereby expresses its approval and support for the development of the United States Bike Route 41 and requests that the appropriate g...
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