City of Arcata
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Current Capital Improvement Projects
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
11-02 EPA Brownfields Grant
Project and Little Lakes
Sampling and Cleanup of the Little Lake site
In Progress
41-01 Arcata Multi-Modal
Accessibility and Safety
Improvements Project
Bicycle and Pedestrian improvement on Samoan Blvd between F and Union Streets. Project may involve US 101 and Samoa Blvd Interchange reconfiguration.
In Progress
41-02 Safer Route to School: Fuente
Nueva Charter School
Potential bicycle and sidewalk improvements on Foster Avenue and Janes Road near the school zone.
In Progress
45-02 25/26 Annual Pavement
Maintenance Project
Annual Paving - Overlay, Grind out - Inlay
In Progress
45-02 2025 Annual Joint Slurry
Project
Annual Slurry project with other Fortuna, Eureka and Humboldt County - micro surfacing and restriping
Starting Soon
45-10 Sunset - LK Wood Safety Planning and Environmental complete, design in progress In Progress 45-15 Lighting Improvements Install new streetlights throughout the city at various locations On Hold 45-16 11th and K St Improvements Traffic Calming, Bicycle and Pedestrian improvement on 11th St between Janes and Bayview and on K St between Samoa and 13th Street.
On Hold
45-17 Reconnecting Arcata The Reconnecting Arcata Project seeks to address mobility and accessibility challenges caused by three state highways (US 101, SR 255, and SR 299) through comprehensive planning efforts.
Starting Soon
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
48-01 25/26 Annual Sidewalk and
Accessible Ramps
Annual - Ongoing On Hold
(This Year)
48-07 Rails with Trails: Annie &
Mary Trail
Construction of approximately 3 miles of class I trail from Arcata Skate Park to Humbold Bay Municipal Water district park. Environmental phase complete and final Design in progress
In Progress
48-21 Isackson Sustainable
Transportation
Infrastructure -
Design/Permit (Phase 2)
City of Arcata Isaacson’s Affordable Housing STI Project. Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements and Street Beautification (Additional sidewalk and bicycle improvements through the city)
Starting Soon
51-13 Land acquisition for sea level
rise adaptation
Acquire land adjacent to Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary for projects in line with the City’s sea level rise adaptation strategy In Progress
51-14 Frank Martin Culvert
Replacement
Existing culvert replacement under Frank Martin Ct approximately 200’ east of West End Road.
In Progress
63-04 Waterline Improvements:
Citywide steel line
replacement
Removal and replacement of steel, asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile iron, galvanized steel, and PVC waterline sections within the City of Arcata Water Service Area (WSA).
Starting Soon
63-06 Plunkett Waterline
Improvements
Replacement of existing water line and booster pump station along Plunkett Road and Jacoby Creek Road.
Starting Soon
64-09 Water Meters and Registers Annual – Ongoing In Progress 64-16 Heindon Well Well maintenance In Progress
64-18 SCADA- Water Annual – Ongoing In Progress
64-19 Tank 4 Rehab Rehabilitation of the interior coating and cathodic protection system of existing water storage tank
In Progress
65-04 1st Street Pumps and Motors Pump upgrades In Progress
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
65-12 25/26 Annual Manhole
Rehab/Sewer Collection
System
Annual Manhole and sewer line replacement Project
On Hold
(This Year)
65-14 Sewer Inflow & Infiltration
Reduction (I&I)
Replacement and rehabilitation of citywide sewer infrastructure (sewer mainlines, laterals and manholes).
In Progress
67-04 WWTP Reconfiguration:
Construction
Construction and rehabilitation of City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
In Progress
67-36 WWTP Reconfiguration:
Phase 2 design
Design of second phase of WWTP project
On Hold
67-39 Relocate NR/Police to Parks
Maintenance Area – Plan
Design/building installation and fencing
On Hold
81-07 Redwood Park
Improvements (Phase 2)
Evaluate outcomes of Phase I improvements and plan for additional improvements under a Phase 2 which may include basketball court resurfacing, parking lot improvements, and/or outdoor performance space supports
In Progress
81-29 Irrigation Well for Sports
Complex
Need to ascertain additional cost to plum into existing irrigation system and determine annual costs of well vs city potable water supply On Hold
81-30 Arcata Ball Park Improvement
Project
Create an accessible, family-friendly left field grassy seating area and improve the entry plaza and façade to improve public safety and enhance the identity of the Arcata Ball Park.
In Progress
81-31 Mountain View Park Install new recreational equipment that meets the needs of the neighborhood On Hold
85-08 City Hall HVAC Phase 2 of the City Hall HVAC system upgrade On Hold 85-31 Arcata Community Center
Facility Upgrades
Implement facility upgrades at the Arcata Community Center In Progress
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
85-32 Arcata Library Accessibility
Project
The Arcata Library Accessibility Project will ensure critical life safety and accessibility for the Arcata Library, a vibrant community resource hub for all ages serving a disadvantaged community. Project components include interior accessibility improvements including restrooms and exterior access enhancements to emergency exits.
In Progress
Completed Projects
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
45-01 Old Arcata Road Approximately one mile of pavement rehabilitation, striping, shared walk walkway, new sidewalk, crossing and roundabout at the intersection of Old Arcata Road and Jacoby Creek Road
Completed
45-02 2024 Annual Pavement
Management
Annual Paving - Overlay, Grind out - Inlay
Completed
45-11 Terrace Ave Flat Car
Installation
Rehabilitation of existing road and address failing culvert on Terrace Ave Completed
45-12 8th and 9th Improvements Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements and Street Beautification Completed 48-21 Isackson Sustainable
Transportation
Infrastructure -
Design/Permit (Phase 1)
City of Arcata Isaacson’s Affordable Housing STI Project. Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements and Street Beautification (Phase 1 – Misc sidewalk and bicycle improvements through the city)
Completed
64-01 Water Storage Zone 1 Construction of 1million gallon storage tank Completed 67-01 WWTP Reconfiguration: UV
Procurement and Design
New UV. Portion of WWTP upgrade project
Complete
67-38 I Street Dock & Vault Toilet Project to improve/replace I Street Boat Ramp and install vault toilet. Completed
Project ID Project Name Project Description Status
81-04 Carlson – Mad River ParkTrail Will augment once grant funds are awarded Completed