(Article updated on June 10 to clarify that the one- to two-vehicle mircrotransit proposal was an option in the study and that the study did not include a recommended fare for the microtransit.) Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – Transportation experts are recommending that McKinleyville have more frequent bus service for out-of-town travel and…
Greg King: It’s time to free Arcata from automobile dominance – here’s how
Recently the Union printed the surprising revelation that the City of Arcata’s Community Development Department on Dec. 17, 2020 hosted a “Community Vision Listening Session” in preparation for a General Plan Update. The revelation was surprising because I had seen no public outreach from the city on the General Plan Update, nor anything about the…
‘Help is on the way’ for road repairs
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – A long-awaited state law implementing tax and fee increases for improving state highways and local roads goes into effect Nov. 1, one of many legislative developments the county is tracking. At its Oct. 3 meeting, Humboldt’s Board of Supervisors was updated on state and federal legislative actions. Karen…
Greater Eureka committee to look at transportation issues
Mad River Union CUTTEN – The Greater Eureka Area Municipal Advisory Committee (GEAMAC) will discuss transportation issues at its meeting Tuesday, April 14 at the Humboldt Community Services District Office, 5055 Walnut Drive, Eureka. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. The GEAMAC is a county advisory committee for the…
Hammond Bridge Is (Close To) Falling Down – December 30, 2012
“It’s quite a bit beyond repair,” Whitworth said about the bridge in a later interview. “It’s rusting away.”
East-West Railway Could Roll Through Arcata – September 8, 2012
Lovelace noted that land in Arcata and perhaps Blue Lake would be needed for right of ways. He questioned why their governments haven’t been given similar presentations. “Is there a reason why those are last when it seems like they’re the most impacted?” he asked.
Mark Sailors: Everyone Should Feel Safe On The Road – March 9, 2011
Let’s try to make this a place where pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers and those of us that use “alternative” transportation can all use the roads and sidewalks safely.