City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING
TO ATTEND THE WALK, BIKE, AND ROLL
NEW YORK SYMPOSIUM IN TARRYTOWN,
NEW YORK ON JUNE 2 AND JUNE 3, 2026,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
AND RELATED EXPENSES
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 8, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community formally requested authorization for the Assistant Commissioner of the Department to attend the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium to be held on June 2 and June 3, 2026, in Tarrytown, New York; and
Whereas, the Walk, Bike, and Roll New York Symposium is an annual statewide conference intended to provide municipalities and planning professionals with knowledge, tools, and partnerships necessary to develop safe, accessible, and active transportation options for residents and visitors; and
Whereas, the symposium includes expert-led sessions and discussions regarding innovative transportation, pedestrian safety, bicycle accessibility, and universal accessibility initiatives; and
Whereas, attendance at the symposium will provide valuable training and professional development opportunities for the Assistant Commissioner of Planning in connection with bicycle and pedestrian mobility initiatives currently being advanced by the Department of Planning and Community Development; and
Whereas, Lukas Herbert is certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is required to complete continuing education credits in order to maintain professional certification, and attendance at the symposium may provide up to eight (8) certification maintenance credits; and
Whereas, the conference will be held at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel in Tarrytown, New York, and no overnight accommodation will be required because the Assistant Commissioner will commute to and from the conference; and
Whereas, the Department of Planning and Community Development h...
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