A vehicle encampment stretching two miles in Marin reflects the region’s affordability crisis. On a Highway 101 frontage road on the outskirts of Novato, the line of RVs, trucks and trailers forms Marin County’s largest vehicle encampment. The San Francisco Chronicle reports there’s renewed effort to find permanent housing for residents who call Binford Road home. Officials say local cities received $500-thousand to address encampment issues, matched by Marin’s one million dollars. Organizations help encampment dwellers with everything from applying for housing, distributing food and medical services. Supervisor Eric Lucan said he’s fielded concerns from businesses and residents about the potential impact to wildlife and the buildup of trash. Encampment residents say they’d like the county to provide water or add recycling bins to the existing trash collection areas.
Concerns Expressed for Vehicle Encampment Near Highway 101 in Novato
