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3 -3 <br /> RESOLUTION NO. <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE 8th ANNUAL <br /> NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY ON THURSDAY JUNE 20 2013 IN SOUTH BEND INDIANA <br /> June 20, 2013 marks the 8"' annual National Dump the Pump Day as a day that encourages <br /> people to ride public transportation to save money, protect the environment, reduce our dependence on foreign <br /> oil, and improve the quality of life for all Americans; and <br /> people who ride public transportation can save, on average, more than $9,700 per year, based <br /> on today's gas prices,the cost of owning a car and the average unreserved parking rate; and <br /> for every$1 invested in public transportation, $4 is generated in economic returns; and <br /> U.S. public transportation usage reduces the country's carbon footprint by 37 million metric <br /> tons—which is the equivalent to New York City; Washington, DC; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined <br /> electrical usage; and <br /> ()Xen,<rj, the U.S. public transportation usage saves 4.2 billion gallons of fuel annually; and <br /> r �1��r<raa, public transportation use in 498 urban areas in the United States saved 865 million hours <br /> annually in travel time and 450 million gallons of fuel; and without public transportation, annual congestion <br /> costs would have risen by nearly$21 billion from $121 to $142 billion. <br /> 19f "e,iI i��r/�ri//�de" F,.'w/ww i/J <br /> Section J. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares Thursday, June 20, 2013, as "NATIONAL <br /> DUMP THE PUMP DAY"in South Bend, and we join with public transportation agencies across the country in <br /> participating in the 8th annual National Dump the Pump Day to encourage transit ridership. <br /> Section II. The South Bend Common Council notes that by using public transportation people save money; <br /> help the environment; reduce dependence on foreign oil; and improve America's quality of life. <br /> Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council <br /> and approval by the Mayor. <br /> Oliver J, Davis, 6 Dis ' t Council Member <br /> da,Y 20/3 <br /> John Voorde, City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend <br /> Ely <br /> Filed in' -- Off Ice <br /> C ITY CL4E R K,& Ejqt) <br /> A IN <br />