Green Wheels has been fighting for a trail between Arcata and Eureka along the railroad tracks since 2003. With a Humboldt Bay Trail feasibility study complete, we continue to engage with the North Coast Rail Authority, Humboldt County Association of Regional Governments, and Caltrans to get it done.
The Humboldt County Association of Governments is conducting its regular Pedestrian Needs Assessment Update. This process collects citizen input on sidewalks, trail, roads, intersections, crosswalks, land use, and conditions that affect pedestrian access and walkability.
To take an on-line survey, go to www.hcaog.net. The information you provide will be included in the Pedestrian Needs Assessment Update.
Green Wheels noticed that some of Arcata's sidewalks were overgrown with vegetation, making it more difficult and less pleasant to walk in some areas, so we decided to do something about it. On Saturday, 3 November 2007, Green Wheels volunteers took to the streets to clear overgrown sidewalks and remind property owners and residents to help keep sidewalks clear.
I am writing regarding the proposed Q Street subdivision, which the Council started discussing November 16th. The issue will be continued at the December 7th meeting. Without bike and pedestrian thru-access, this cul-de-sac project becomes an L.A.-style, car-centric liability to our city’s goal to create a walk-able and bike-able city. In the council’s discussion of this issue, it was great to see Paul Pitino asking questions about the bicycle and pedestrian bridge which enables thru-access.
Mon, 04/03/2006 - 04:46 — Green Wheels volunteer staff
April 6, 2006 Subject: Sidewalk Responsibilities
Dear Arcata City Councilmembers:
Kudos to the City for arranging to have a contractor available to collaborate with property owners on sidewalk repairs. Next what we need to do is get past this terribly automobile-centric situation that has roadways entirely in the public domain while walkways are in this weird public-private state.
You could say it’s an oxymoron, but it is really much more. Militant pedestrianism is a new attitude about how you walk around town. Militant pedestrians demand full rights to practice the oldest form of transportation. It isn’t for everyone, but here are the principals:
Green Wheels noticed that some of Arcata's sidewalks were overgrown with vegetation, making it more difficult and less pleasant to walk in some areas, so we decided to do something about it. On Saturday, 3 November 2007, Green Wheels volunteers took to the streets to clear overgrown sidewalks and remind property owners and residents to help keep sidewalks clear.
