To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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11:00 AM - McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project Report
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a staff report and consultant presentation on the completed McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project (MMCP);
2. Accept and File the Report; and
3. Direct Public Works to incorporate the recommendations in the report on future projects withing the MMCP planning area.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Caltrans Sustainability Communities Strategy Grant (Fiscal Year 2020-2021)
Roads Fund (1200)
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt (County), the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (MMAC), and the Redwood Community Action Agency (RCAA) applied for and was awarded a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Cycle. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) grant program encourages local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission.
The County, RCAA, and a consultant team led by Mark Thomas (MT) collaborated with community members, schools, social service organizations, and project partners to create the McKinleyville Multimodal Connections Project (MMCP) Report. Multimodal improvement concepts were developed to promote connectivity between the unincorporated McKinleyville area, the fastest growing community in Humboldt County, and employment, schools, and community destinations around Humboldt Bay. The project kicked-off in the Spring of 2021 and included a comprehensive site analysis, public engagement and concept development through the Fall of 2022.
The project team identified locations for enhancements to multimodal user facilities to improve travel by walking, bicycl...
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