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…