The Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) in Humboldt County, California, has secured an $18.7 million grant from the California State Transportation Agency to introduce innovative changes in public transportation services. The grant will fund the purchase of five hydrogen fuel cell buses and infrastructure for a high-frequency intercity express line with buses arriving every 15 minutes or less. The project includes installing new bus stop designs with real-time information and local art installations, along with the development of a Zero Emission Training Center for driver and mechanic training. The HTA's chair, Natalie Arroyo, expressed excitement about expanding the fleet, improving information for riders, and increasing service frequency. The project, scheduled for completion in 2029, aims to enhance passenger safety and experience, promote transit ridership, and align with environmental sustainability goals. Additionally, HTA plans to introduce a liquid hydrogen fueling station to support the fuel cell electric buses, with a dispenser open to the public. This initiative not only supports the Governor's target of 200 hydrogen stations by 2026 but also encourages the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles in the region. The HTA's future endeavors include procuring more fuel cell buses, establishing permanent hydrogen fueling stations, and integrating a new intermodal transit center in downtown Eureka. The transit center will centralize various transportation services, promoting connectivity and accessibility within the community.