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October 9, 1997
Bicycle messengers are a common sight on downtown streets. In Toronto, more than 500 messengers are employed by more than 50 courier companies, and they make an estimated 1.2 million deliveries each year. As a result, approximately 2500 fewer vehicles travel in the downtown core.
Using bicycles as transportation helps to alleviate problems caused by pollution, congestion and gridlock faced by Toronto and other large urban centres around the world. Bike messengers help reduce carbon dioxide emmissions, take up less space on our streets than motor vehicles, and provide an efficient, fast and cost effective service.
On behalf of the Councils of the City of Toronto and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, it is our pleasure to show appreciation for a profession that recognizes the bicycle as a viable form of transportation and promotes safety for all road users. In recognition of the contribution made by bicycle messengers we proclaim October 9, 1997 as Messenger Appreciation Day.
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Mayor City of Toronto |
Chairman Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto |
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