§ 19-57. Findings and purpose.

The board of supervisors of the County of Sonoma, State of California, does find that:

(1)

The county encourages people to walk and ride bicycles rather than drive motor vehicles in order to lessen traffic congestion, improve air quality and improve public health;

(2)

People walking and riding bicycles are vulnerable users of roads, sidewalks and pathways;

(3)

Harassment of people on the basis of their status as pedestrians and/or persons riding bicycles exists in the unincorporated area of the county;

(4)

Riding a bicycling and walking may become hazardous activities when people harass and endanger bicyclists and pedestrians; and

(5)

People have a right to walk, run and/or ride a bicycle in the unincorporated area of the county in a safe manner and in compliance with laws. It is against the public policy of the County of Sonoma to permit harassment due to an individual's status as a pedestrian and/or a person riding a bicycle.

(Ord. No. 6022, § I, 3-19-2013.)