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Recent transportation coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The June 18 agenda would move City of Arcata State of Good Repair money to Humboldt Transit Authority, but the board has not voted yet.
The city says traffic controls are expected to follow in mid-to-late June as work begins on the Canyon Hollow Creek crossing.
City council members received an update on roughly $21 million in completed work and about $41 million in projects still underway, with questions about paving, solar readiness, dredging and boat-launch funding.
Caltrans told the board the Indianola undercrossing is nearing completion, Eureka Slough bridge traffic has shifted north for repairs and South Broadway/Hilfiker signal work should wrap by late summer.
The March 4 council packet would extend the city-university bike share agreement for three more years and raise Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual contribution to $43,000.
Council chose transit Option B on Feb. 2, directing staff to expand service, hire a full-time supervisor and move ahead with RideCo contracts.
AB 1608 cleared the Assembly 45-18 on May 4 after lawmakers split over whether it would improve public transparency or expand confidentiality around the High-Speed Rail Authority inspector general.
AB 2761 cleared the Assembly Transportation Committee on a reported 16-0 vote and heads to Appropriations.