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McKinleyville committee scales back street‑art mural to about 1,866 sq ft, advances outreach and safety checks
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the McKinleyville Active Transportation subcommittee reviewed revised maps shrinking the proposed mural bulb‑out area to about 1,866 square feet, discussed safety and engineering requirements for murals in bike lanes, and assigned outreach and grant‑seeking tasks ahead of Public Works approval.
Bonnie Oliver presented updated maps at the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee Subcommittee for Active Transportation meeting on May 13, reporting that “the revised project area, excluding the roundabouts, totals approximately 1,866 square feet.” Oliver’s presentation focused on design refinements for mural bulb‑outs at Hiller Road and McKinleyville Avenue and on steps needed before any artwork is made public.
The committee discussed safety requirements for murals placed within or adjacent to bike lanes, including the need for grit additives in paint to meet legal and safety standards and for formal engineering review of quick‑build infrastructure. Members noted this is Humboldt County Public Works’ first quick‑build project and emphasized balancing safety standards with practical, streamlined implementation.
The committee assigned several follow‑up tasks to move the project toward implementation. Megan Blumenstein will inventory existing mural materials with Ben Goulart and Sam Jones and estimate additional needs, update the GoFundMe campaign and promotional materials, and contact Two Feathers about potential funding support. Updated outreach materials are to be shared with CAT members by May 20. The committee also directed that Public Works must approve Bonnie Oliver’s site drawings before any public release or media publication; the group plans to contact Jack Durham of the Mad River Union after Public Works issues a press release.
Funding and outreach were central to the discussion. Committee members recommended exploring grant opportunities through the McKinleyville Family Resource Center. The assigned action items and the schedule for outreach reflect a phased approach: clarify technical and safety requirements, secure approvals, then broaden fundraising and public engagement.
The subcommittee will review progress at its next meeting on June 10; Public Works approval of the site drawings is the immediate next milestone.
