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The new draft General Plan elements would reduce maximum parking requirements in the most walkable parts of the city and eliminate parking minimums entirely where possible, alongside investing in alternative modes of transportation, such as the bus system and bicycle infrastructure.
“All of these projects are much more viable and much closer to being able to get funded with this designation,” Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery said.
Last week, a $1.9 million federal grant to build electric vehicle charging stations in Eureka was announced by the Biden-Harris Administration. This will mean 21 more charging stations in 14 locations spread across Eureka, construction of which likely will begin during 2025. Some fast chargers will be added.