Accept $100,000 grant and hire consultant to create citywide bicycle plan
In Plain English
The city received $100,000 in state transportation funds to develop its first comprehensive bicycle plan. Fehr & Peers will study current bike infrastructure and recommend new bike lanes, paths, and safety improvements. If approved, the plan guides future cycling investments across the city.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 8-10
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved hiring Fehr & Peers to create the city's first comprehensive bicycle plan using $100,000 in state transportation funds. The consultant will assess existing bike infrastructure and recommend new bike lanes, paths, and safety improvements throughout the city. This plan will guide where the city invests in cycling infrastructure in the coming years, potentially affecting how residents can safely bike around town for commuting, recreation, and errands. The approval was routine, with all six council members supporting the contract.
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