Gas Has Got To Go

Imagine roads with shuttle stops and shelters telling you when the next zero emission vehicle will stop and pick you up and, it will never be more than ten minutes away. The buses we now have running are gas guzzling polluters and way too big. We need to improve our mass transportation so that it is convenient and affordable if not free for people to use. The more people use the system the cleaner our air will be. The shuttle system I propose would replace the current Mad River system, which is ridiculously outdated.

There would be as many routes as it takes with shuttles running all of the time to pick up people within five to ten minutes, for real. People can get online to find out when the shuttle will be at their location. Or, you can call the shuttle by email, text messaging, telephone or simply flag it down taxi style when it comes by. At the designated stops you'll be able view a screen telling you where the shuttle is and how long it will be until it arrives.

No one living in the city who needs to get to another part of the city will prefer to use a car over the new shuttle system. There are times of course when people will need a car. During those times Arcatans can take advantage of the City Car Share program and borrow a zero emission car or truck. (See separate post)

We also need a biking and walking path to Eureka. I will support the work in progress to get the bike path completed. It is crazy to see people riding their bikes on 101. We have the space to put in a bike and walk path from the Plaza to Old Town. What are we waiting for?

We also need to reestablish the railway line, at least between Arcata and Eureka. The right-of-ways are already established.