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Editorial: NCRA Old Boys Club Rejects Fresh Talent, New Ideas, North Coast Residents

By kevpod

Were the doctrine-driven NCRA to allow any fresh air to its rusting nostalgia-dome, it would find strength in diversity, and lots of energetic people ready to work cooperatively on shared goals. »

NCRA Brokering Rail With Trail – December 22, 2012

By kevpod

The NCRA board decided to have the subcommittee focus on a rail with trail approach, in accordance with the agency’s policies. The group’s work has been productive and socially influential, giving the NCRA new credibility and rendering the previous “rail versus trail” debate as outdated. »

Rail With Trail Could Prevail – November 27, 2012

By kevpod

“I think we are developing a very broad-based community consensus of, ‘Let’s move forward with rail and trail – let’s make it work,’” he said. »

Rail Vs. Trail = Fail – November 6, 2012

By kevpod

Rail supporters and trail advocates are at odds, sometimes bitterly, and McCowen recommended they collaborate instead. “If people want to advocate for rail only, if they want to advocate for trail only – that increases the odds that we get nothing,” he said. »

NCRA Engineer: East-West Rail Line Not Feasible – October 10, 2012

By kevpod

Daniel Mintz Eye Correspondent HUMBOLDT – The contract engineer for the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) has ventured an opinion on the idea of developing an east-west rail connection, saying that it’s unfeasible. Dave Anderson of Anderson-Penna Partners, Inc., the NCRA’s contracted engineering firm, dropped something of a bombshell at a Sept. 28 meeting... »

East-West Railway Could Roll Through Arcata – September 8, 2012

By kevpod

Lovelace noted that land in Arcata and perhaps Blue Lake would be needed for right of ways. He questioned why their governments haven’t been given similar presentations. “Is there a reason why those are last when it seems like they’re the most impacted?” he asked. »

Sungnome Madrone: Rail Realism, Trail Respect – April 11, 2011

By kevpod

I believe the Eel River Trail is doable and if we have RESPECT for each other along the way we can work out all of the details, meet the landowners concerns, and take the trail from VISION to REALITY. »

Speeder Raises Rail Concerns – August 19, 2010

By kevpod

The Timber Heritage Association’s recreational “speeder” rides are becoming increasingly controversial and plans for a new, expanded run caused a stir after the group’s volunteers did unauthorized track work. »