Virtual Meeting: Westside & Lower West Transportation Plan

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The City of Santa Barbara will host two community meetings to update residents on the Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Management Plan Implementation Project (Project) on Monday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 18. The Project provides safe pedestrian and bicycle routes to schools, parks, and neighborhood services, completing major infrastructure gaps between the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods and crosstown connections. 

Virtual Meeting: Westside & Lower West Transportation Plan
Monday, June 16, 2025 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Register for the Zoom webinar
 

In-Person Meeting: Westside & Lower West Transportation Plan
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
La Cumbre Junior High School (2255 Modoc Rd.)

Please attend the public meetings to view updated plans and ask questions. Spanish interpretation will be available at both meetings. The virtual meeting will be posted on the Project webpage. 
 

The Project includes the following safety enhancements: 
•    One mile of protected bike paths adjacent to La Cumbre Jr. High and Santa Barbara Community Academy on Modoc Road and Portesuello Avenue, connecting to the Las Positas/Modoc Multiuse Path and neighborhood bike-friendly streets on Gillespie Street and San Pascual Street.
•    Bicycle infrastructure features to close the gap between the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods.
•    Sidewalk infill on Valerio Street, Manitou Road, Pedregosa Street, Arrellaga Street, Calle Real, Euclid Avenue, and Sola Street.
•    New crosswalks and safety enhancements at existing crosswalks, including curb extensions, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, refuge islands, and lighting.
•    Corridor lighting along San Andres Street and Modoc Road.

Construction is expected to begin in 2027.