Thousands of Humboldt residents rely on the Humboldt Transit Authority to get around. And for a rural transit agency, they do a really good job. But there are gaps, both in locations (good luck getting to Ferndale) and times (sorry if you want to take the bus on a Sunday). And there are other improvements (like more frequent buses) that are needed to make the bus more convenient and attract more riders. To get better bus service, Humboldt Transit Authority needs more money.

Humboldt County voters approved Measure O last election. Among the promises of Measure O was funding for transit. The Board of Supervisors will meet in the near future to decide exactly how much will go to transit, and transit advocates are working to make sure they keep their promises. Colin Fiske of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation Priorities joins the show to advocate for at least 20% of Measure O funds to go to support public transit.

If you’d like, you can your Supervisors to let them know that you support Measure O funds going to transit:

• Rex Bohn: rbohn@co.humboldt.ca.us
  
• Michelle Bushnell: mbushnell@co.humboldt.ca.us
• Mike Wilson: mike.wilson@co.humboldt.ca.us
  
• Natalie Arroyo: narroyo@co.humboldt.ca.us
• Steve Madrone: smadrone@co.humboldt.ca.us