Humboldt People Powered Pathways (hp3)

This year, Humboldt County, cities, tribes, Caltrans and community organizations have come together to craft a vision for an ‘active transportation’ network. The initial summary of this vision is provided here.

The package was submitted along with those of many cities and counties across the nation as part of the ‘2010 Campaign’ to advocate for monies to be set-aside in the next federal transportation bill reauthorization for non-motorized transportation infrastructure and programs.

There are two steps ahead of us: first, in the coming year, the HP3 vision will be coalesced with other communities’ visions to compel the federal government to fully fund in 2010 a pilot program that was established in the last federal transportation bill of 2006. Second, HP3 is competing to be one of the proposed 40 programs across the nation to be awarded $50 million by this fund.

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We need youR support now!

People on the north coast have been working for over a decade to create a regional trail system. We have the opportunity right now to compete nationally for $50 million to invest in our local economy to build and manage a feasible, fundable, popular Humboldt Bay Trail system and a network of pedestrian and bike facilities around Humboldt County, creating literally hundreds of jobs in the process.

The Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay needs to raise $10,000 this month to produce a compelling proposal that will compete nationally, and show federal, state and local governments that we have what it takes: local commitment and public support.

Become a member and help the Trails Trust achieve this fundraising goal!

Send your tax deductible donation to:

Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay
PO Box 6625
Eureka, CA 95502

And remember, the trail starts here!

 

Have you ever visited cities like Eugene, Astoria, and Redding and noticed the inviting public trails serving the recreation and transportation needs of walkers, cyclists, skaters, and paddlers?

A group of local citizens feel our region is ready for improved multi-use trail systems and deserves improved walking and bicycling facilities in the Humboldt Bay region – starting with the Eureka waterfront.

The Eureka City Council recently adopted a vision for the Waterfront Trail and Promenade in Eureka. The Eureka Trails Committee created this vision for a contiguous 6.5 mile combination of trail, boardwalk, and promenade from one end of the Eureka waterfront to the other. Eureka's historic wild and working waterfront is a unique and untapped recreational opportunity for our region.

The Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay was formed to promote and encourage the development of multiuse trails in the Humboldt Bay region. The Trail Trust's first effort will be to encourage and support the development of the Elk River Access Project, a portion of the waterfront trail connecting Truesdale Avenue and Herrick Avenue in South Eureka.

The Elk River Access Project will include day use facilities, picnic tables, and a vista point overlooking Humboldt Bay at the foot of Truesdale Avenue. Over one mile of multi-use trail suitable for biking and hiking will be extend south to Herrick Avenue.

Interested in helping build this portion of the Eureka Waterfront Trail and Promenade? Join the Trails Trust of Humboldt Bay!