To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Natalie Arroyo
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Proclaim October 1-8, 2026 as Week Without Driving
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
“Week Without Driving”, observed Oct. 1 through Oct. 8, 2026, is intended to raise awareness of the transportation challenges faced by people who do not drive or do not have access to a vehicle. The observance highlights the importance of having safe, reliable and accessible transportation options, including public transit, walking and bicycling infrastructure, for Humboldt County residents and visitors. It also encourages community members to consider how transportation choices affect accessibility, mobility, community connection and greenhouse gas emissions. Proclaiming Week Without Driving provides an opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to recognize the importance of transportation options that allow people of all ages and abilities to participate fully in their communities and to support continued efforts to improve mobility throughout Humboldt County.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFFING IMPACT:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A