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Hello Delo and David,
I’m reaching out to voice support for the Gateway Area Plan, and urge the city to finalize and adopt the plan and its
form‐based code quickly. This plan addresses issues related to critical housing and transportation needs as well as the
climate crisis.
In particular, as a citizen of Arcata and avid cyclist, I want to highlight the need for a connected network of Class I or
Class IV bikeways within the Gateway Area. These separated bikeways would promote ridership and usage of alternative
modes of transportation, and also reduce the need for parking and vehicle infrastructure.
I’d also like to support the car‐share and bike‐share systems, which would support mobility for tenants and employees in
the Gateway area, ensure they are well‐connected to the surrounding area, and provide alternatives to driving personal
vehicles.
These strategies would reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, which unnecessarily make
up a large proportion of emissions in our rural area.
Thanks for your consideration!
Best,
Carisse