Public Notice
Public Asked to Give Input on Unmet Transit Needs
October 29, 2025
Annual listening sessions to take place in the cities of Buellton, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria through December. The focus is on how bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services can better serve residents in Santa Barbara County.
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the City of Santa Maria will host a series of annual listening sessions through December on unmet transit needs. Listening sessions will also take place in the city of Santa Barbara and Buellton. Public participation is encouraged to share input on bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services.
Those unable to attend one of the four listening sessions can take an online comment form available in English and Spanish until Friday, December 15, 2025. The public can also submit comments in writing to SBCAG at 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, or by email to info@sbcag.org.
Comments provided at any of the listening sessions, on the online comment form, or in writing are shared with local decision makers, transit agencies, and the California Department of Transportation to help influence options for transit services and projects.
In February 2026, the Santa Barbara County Transit Advisory Committee will receive a summary of public input. By April 2026, a draft report will be presented to the SBCAG Board of Directors for their consideration.
Buellton
Visit in person any time during the two-hour listening session
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., December 3, 2025
City of Buellton Council Chambers – 107 W Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427.
Accessible accommodations and Spanish language translation is available by request. Contact SBCAG by November 28, 2025, at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org.
Santa Barbara
Visit in person or virtually any time during the two-hour listening session
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., December 2, 2025
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Wisteria Conference Room – 260 North San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
The public can also join virtually by Zoom with the webinar ID of 84941151277, passcode: 751074.
Accessible accommodations and Spanish language translation is available by request. Contact SBCAG by November 28, 2025, at (805) 961-8900 or info@sbcag.org.
Santa Maria
Two sessions: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., December 4, 2025
Santa Maria Public Library Shephard Hall, 1st Floor 421 S. McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
Accessible accommodations and Spanish and Mixteco translation are accessible upon request at (805) 928-5624 by December 1, 2025.
Can’t Attend?
Those not able to attend one of the listening sessions are still encouraged to submit their comments by December 15, 2025 through any of these methods:
- Email to info@sbcag.org
- U.S. Postal Service to 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
- Online Comment Form
SBCAG will gather comments on transit needs throughout Santa Barbara County, as outlined under Section 99238.5 of the Public Utilities Code.
