Agenda Package - City of Vernon

TDM initiatives, such as transit, cycling, and walking willtake a high priority in
transportation planning. A target of 2Oó/o for walking, cycling and transit mode
share has been set foi 2031 to further encourage the use of alternative forms of
transportation. Furlher, the City shall:
vehicles;
employees both to show leadership and to gain personal experience with
alternative transPortation;
enhance community awareness of sustainable transportation in Vernon.
3. The Environmental Management Areas Strategy identifies the following objectives:
natural amenities which support and facilitate the high quality of life found
in Vernon;
natur¿¡ features and environmentally significant areas which ensure
ecosYstem resilience;
sources in the air, water and soils of Vernon; and
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Relevant Historv:
Atthe Regular Meeting of December 14,2009, council endorsed the initiation of the
Corporatñponsorship- Progr"t for the City's community sustainability events'
The city of Vernon began hosting community sustainability events in 2008' some of
these events
"* orgänized cõllaboratively with the Regional District of North
ok"n.g.n (RDNó) oåth"r local groups, which allows sustainability initiatives to be
communicated to residents thróughout the region regardless of government
iesponsiuilities for program implemen-iation. These events have continued to grow and
develop each year, w¡m both more parlicipants and increasingly attractive events'
Aoolicants ResPonse:
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Reasons for Bvlaw:
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Resources:
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