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HCOG forms ad hoc committee to study maintenance, funding and safety for regional trails
Summary
The board authorized an ad hoc committee to explore long-term maintenance funding, shared rules, safety and enforcement across Humboldt County commuter trails, after staff and TAC members raised concerns about costs and jurisdictional coordination.
The Humboldt County Association of Governments board on Sept. 18 authorized an ad hoc committee to study maintenance funding, safety rules and potential enforcement needs for the region’s growing network of commuter and Bay Trail segments.
Executive Director Byrd told the board the committee will consider funding options, day‑to‑day operations, uniform rules and trail-safety measures because several long-distance trails are now open and “how are we gonna pay to keep these things nice and used and maintained and improved,” he said. The ad hoc committee will bring technical staff from member jurisdictions and agencies together with the Great Redwood Trail Agency and others to develop options…
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