Council ponders Plaza bike parking

Some 77 bicyclists could simultaneously cool their wheels at Sonoma Plaza under a plan slated for consideration Wednesday night by the City Council.
At issue was how to modify and implement one of the recommendations of Sonoma’s Bicycle And Pedestrian Improvement Plan, which the council approved at its Sept. 2 meeting with the aim of making the city more bike-friendly. Currently, the Plaza boasts 29 spaces for bicycle parking. But the city’s Community Services and Environment Commission voted on Oct. 8 to recommend that the council adopt a phased plan to add another 48.
Estimated implementation costs are $13,913. The city has allocated a total of $280,000 to the entire bike-improvement package. None of the improvements have yet been slated for construction.
The council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Community Meeting Room at 177 First St. W., Sonoma. For more information, call City Hall at 938-3681.