"Santa Rosa has been moving toward a downtown that is more bike and pedestrian friendly. Why do they need more parking? It feels like they're trying to sneak something by the public."
"The change will reduce safe passage options for cyclists, adding two conflict points as drivers enter and exit the parking lot and focus on westbound traffic, making cyclists even more vulnerable to increased traffic."
"The pedestrian plaza, located on B Street, was for many years the site of the public artwork 'Agraria,' which symbolizes the importance of agricultural workers in Sonoma County."
"Santa Rosa's downtown is a symbol of the worst of the last century's approach to urban planning, with the main business district centered on Old Courthouse Square."
The City of Santa Rosa's Zoning Administrator approved replacing the pedestrian plaza at Santa Rosa Plaza with parking spaces, including designated spots for disabled individuals and Door Dash drivers. This decision is under appeal by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and other advocacy groups, who argue it compromises cyclist and pedestrian safety. The pedestrian plaza previously featured the public artwork 'Agraria,' which was removed to accommodate the new parking. Critics highlight that this change reflects poor urban planning practices in Santa Rosa's downtown area.
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