Frequently Asked Questions
What's the purpose of the McKinleyville Transit Study?
The purpose of the study is to assess public transportation service within McKinleyville, as well as connections between McKinleyville and other communities in Humboldt County.
Who is conducting the study?
Find out about the team here.
What will the outcome of the study be?
The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) will produce a report on the current state of transit service in McKinleyville, along with recommendations to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) and the Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) for improving McKinleyville transit.
What are the options for improving transit service in McKinleyville?
There are lots of ways public transit could be improved in McKinleyville. Some possibilities include creating a new bus route in McKinleyville, increasing the frequency of bus service between McKinleyville and other parts of the county, or providing some kind of on-demand service connecting McKinleyville residents to local destinations (including bus stops).
Does this mean that bus routes and/or schedules will change in McKinleyville?
The study will result in a report with recommendations to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) and the Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA). Those recommendations might include changes to bus routes or schedules, or they might not. After the study is complete, it will be up to HTA to decide what recommendations it will implement.
How can I participate in the study?
A draft report is expected in Spring 2021. As soon as it's available, it will be published on this website. But you don't have to wait until then to give us your input. If you live or work in McKinleyville, we want to hear from you! What transit improvements do you think McKinleyville needs? Do you currently ride the bus? If not, what changes would make you consider riding? Click here to contact us.
The purpose of the study is to assess public transportation service within McKinleyville, as well as connections between McKinleyville and other communities in Humboldt County.
Who is conducting the study?
Find out about the team here.
What will the outcome of the study be?
The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) will produce a report on the current state of transit service in McKinleyville, along with recommendations to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) and the Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) for improving McKinleyville transit.
What are the options for improving transit service in McKinleyville?
There are lots of ways public transit could be improved in McKinleyville. Some possibilities include creating a new bus route in McKinleyville, increasing the frequency of bus service between McKinleyville and other parts of the county, or providing some kind of on-demand service connecting McKinleyville residents to local destinations (including bus stops).
Does this mean that bus routes and/or schedules will change in McKinleyville?
The study will result in a report with recommendations to the Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG) and the Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA). Those recommendations might include changes to bus routes or schedules, or they might not. After the study is complete, it will be up to HTA to decide what recommendations it will implement.
How can I participate in the study?
A draft report is expected in Spring 2021. As soon as it's available, it will be published on this website. But you don't have to wait until then to give us your input. If you live or work in McKinleyville, we want to hear from you! What transit improvements do you think McKinleyville needs? Do you currently ride the bus? If not, what changes would make you consider riding? Click here to contact us.