City seeks input on $16M H Street improvements at public meeting tonight

City officials will host a public learning session tonight at Bakersfield High School’s Harvey Auditorium to discuss major improvements planned for H Street from Golden State Avenue to Highway 58.

The $16 million project aims to transform H Street into a complete street with enhanced safety features for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Zac Meyer, public works director for the city of Bakersfield, said the corridor was identified as a major north-south route to downtown, particularly important with high-speed rail development.

“We want to take a complete street look at this corridor and try to make safety improvements along the whole section,” Meyer said…

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