Humboldt Transit Authority News
New Dial-A-Ride Application
March 21, 2025
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR DIAL-A-RIDE ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE
Effective May 1, 2025, we’re transitioning to a new Dial-a-Ride ADA Paratransit Service application process. If you or someone you know requires paratransit services, please take note of these important updates: New Eligibility Categories, Healthcare Professional Verification Required, Possible Interview or Assessment and Confidentiality and Privacy Protection. How to Apply: Visit our office at 133 V Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Call 707-443-0826 ext. 104 for more information. Visit www.hta.org for details and the application form. Fax applications to 707-443-2032.
🗓️ Deadline: May 1, 2025 – All new applications after this date must follow the updated process.
Willow Creek Route Name Change
March 3, 2025
The Willow Creek Route is being renamed to North State Express 299. This is just a rename of the route. There are no changes to the route and schedule. Why change the name? HTA is leading the development of a coordinated North State intercity system called the North State Express. HTA is petitioning the state for funding for operators across the North State who are participating.
Now Hiring Bus Drivers
Humboldt Transit Authority is hiring Full-time Transit Bus Operators. To see a full description of the benefits and to print an application, please click the link below. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hta
New Saturday Service for North State Express: Line 101!
January 24, 2025
The North State Express: Line 101 between Eureka and Ukiah is now operating Monday-Saturday.
- Saturday service connects with the Santa Rosa bus and the Crescent City bus.
- The North State Express now operates on holidays scheduled for Saturday service.
Service Animal Policy
January 6, 2025
SERVICE ANIMALS
- Service animals are permitted to ride on buses. Service animals are specially trained animals that assist persons with disabilities.
- Service animals must be within the care, custody, and control of their owners. This means that the animal is housebroken, not roaming the coach, or barking or growling.
PETS
- All non-service pets, including dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support, must travel in a secure, enclosed carrier specifically manufactured for transporting pets. Enclosed carriers must never occupy a seat. Enclosed carriers must fit under a seat or remain on handler’s lap.
All service animals or pets that display seriously disruptive behavior that represents a direct threat to the health or safety of drivers or other riders or are otherwise not under the rider’s control will not be allowed to ride transit.
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2024
ALL DOGS MUST BE LICENSED AND VACCINATED BEFORE RIDING TRANSIT
The State of California Health and Safety Code Section 121690(a) and County Ordinance Section 541-32(a), dogs shall be vaccinated for rabies and licensed at the age of 4 months or 10 days after the arrival of the dog in the unincorporated areas of Humboldt County. It makes no difference whether the dog is an indoor dog, never gets out of the yard or house, or the dog’s home is in the county. All dogs must be licensed in the incorporated city or county in which they live. Licenses are due yearly on the anniversary date of the rabies vaccination. Prior to the expiration date of the license, courtesy renewal notices are sent on each dog. *Please note that after August 1, 2024, if your dog is not licensed with tags, your dog will not be able to ride.
RTS Extended Schedule Starts 02/19/2024
February 15, 2024
Redwood Transit Service-Ride Humboldt is extending it’s schedule to start earlier and run later
Updated Schedule effective February 19th, 2024
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Microtransit Update – HTA Testing Ride Humboldt Flex Service
November 3, 2023
It has come to our attention that news about Ride Humboldt Flex, HTA’s bus stop to bus stop microtransit pilot, is now being widely shared. We are thrilled so many people are interested in this new service!
Flex is currently in a testing phase so we can identify areas of improvement and correct weaknesses before inviting the public to use the system. Our priority is for riders to have a positive experience on Flex. If you choose to participate in this testing phase based on online information from other sources, we ask for your patience and request that you leave feedback through the system after your ride. HTA is not offering technical assistance to new users during testing.
Flex is much like Uber or Lyft where you can schedule custom rides, but in a shared vehicle. You will be able to take trips to and from any bus stop, as well as additional approved locations that will be added over time. It will be ADA accessible but is not a door-to-door service like Dial-a-Ride.
We look forward to sharing Ride Humboldt Flex with you, keep an eye out on our website www.hta.org and social media accounts for more information!
Blue Lake Service to begin on Monday 10/16/2023
October 14, 2023
The Willow Creek extension of Humboldt Transit
will Start service in
Blue Lake on 10/16/2023
See Downloadable schedule