Heads up, Humboldt:
While the county's masking mandate has been lifted, Public Health is still strongly recommending masking indoors in public, social distancing and "avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces."
COVID-19 is still with us, so be sure to check the protocols at event venues.
Pedestrians and cyclists currently have few options to comfortably travel between Arcata and
McKinleyville. The Highway 101 interchange with Central Avenue at North Bank Road is difficult to
navigate and the Hammond Trail Bridge over the Mad River is two and a half miles out of the way. The
McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project’s goals are to enhance safety and connectivity for all
modes, integrate transportation and housing planning efforts such as the proposed McKinleyville Town
Center development, and provide environmental and community benefits such as the reduction of
greenhouse gases and increased opportunities for commuting by transit, walking and bicycling. The
community is being asked for additional input on opportunities and challenges within the project area so
the County can develop a plan for safe walking and bicycling connectivity between McKinleyville and
community destinations to the south around Humboldt Bay. This event will use temporary materials to demonstrate a potential concept design in person. This is a
great opportunity to see the concept on the ground and provide feedback. The event will take place
over two days. Hiller Road x Central Ave (Event on Hiller Road)