Public Works Meet and Greet

You’re Invited to Attend the Public Works Meet and Greet!

What:    
Come celebrate National Public Works Week and meet the Public Works staff and the equipment behind the Department, including Streets and Water Resources vehicles, games, demonstrations, job opportunities, and more! This event is perfect for young children to enjoy “Touch a Truck,” and high school and college students to learn more about launching a “Career without debt!” This year’s theme is “Advancing Quality of Life for All,” emphasizing how public works professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in all communities they proudly serve. 

When & Where:    
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Event taking place on E. De La Guerra Street between State and Anacapa Streets 

Did you know? The City of Santa Barbara’s Public Works Department keeps our community strong by providing services in transportation, water, fleet vehicles, public buildings, emergency management, engineering and more. Our department consists of over 300 employees who maintain and service:

•    2,500 streetlights
•    1,200 crosswalks 
•    99 miles of storm drains
•    300 miles of sidewalks
•    93,000 water customers
•    256 miles of pipes
•    3,300 parking spaces
•    467 City fleet vehicles 
•    79 miles of bike infrastructure

For more information about the Meet and Greet, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PWWeek.
For more information on the Public Works Department, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PW.