Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project

The City of Arcata is initiating the Arcata Annie & Mary Trail Connectivity Project to construct approximately 3.5 miles of Class I bike path, including a highway overpass and trailhead improvements. Located in north Arcata and the unincorporated County of Humboldt, the project utilizes an inactive railroad corridor within the Great Redwood Trail Agency right-of-way, Caltrans right-of-way, and properties held by the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. The primary objective is to enhance safe pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle travel between Valley West, West End Road, Aldergrove Industrial Park, downtown Arcata, Cal Poly Humboldt, and the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District's Park 1 property, while providing opportunities for recreation and nature study. The project has progressed to a 90 percent complete design phase. Environmental compliance has been established through a 2022 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, with a subsequent addendum dated April 17, 2025, confirming that minor design modifications do not result in new significant environmental effects. A Notice of Determination was filed on August 20, 2025, certifying CEQA compliance. This forecast is categorized under NAICS code 237310, and the primary point of contact is Emily Sinkhorn, Director of Environmental Services for the City of Arcata.