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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Humboldt County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Centerville Road coastal erosion and road realignment
The road to Centerville Beach is crumbling into the ocean — literally. The county had a ~$4-5 million fix planned with federal money, but Coastal Commission conditions (including tearing it all out in 20-25 years) and active landslides to the south convinced the Board to abandon it and pursue an inland route instead. Beach access and access for eight residences hang in the balance.
Measure O road work pays off
Public Works reported that Measure O's roughly $7 million in match funding is leveraging about $40 million in outside funds — roughly $60 million total for roads next year. Voters' sales tax measure is doing heavy lifting on county roads.
Public transit fares and access
A regular bus rider told the Board the senior and youth fare discount has ended, forcing riders to pay full fare. She's working with the regional transportation planning agency to get officials riding the bus.
Regional transit connections to the Bay Area
A regular bus rider told the Board the senior and youth fare discount has ended, forcing riders to pay full fare. She's working with the regional transportation planning agency to get officials riding the bus.
Road maintenance funding shift
$4 million was moved from roads engineering into roads maintenance, plus a Measure O bid award for repaving Bald Hills Road — good news for drivers on rural routes.
Bayside Cutoff Emergency Access
A Bayside resident is pushing for a U-turn at the Bracut interchange so emergency vehicles can turn around faster since the Bayside Cutoff closed, citing fire response times and 85 collisions over ten years.