Public Participation Plan

Project Description

SBCAG is updating its Public Participation Plan, which guides how SBCAG informs, engages and gathers input from the public during regional transportation planning, funding, and project-related activities, as well as regional housing planning.

The Plan describes SBCAG’s approach to public participation, including principles for engagement, tools and strategies for reaching communities, language access and accessibility considerations, and ways to evaluate whether engagement is working.

The updated Plan will replace the current Public Participation Plan and provide a practical framework for future engagement across SBCAG programs, plans, and projects.

Public Participation

Public input is part of developing the Plan itself. SBCAG is seeking feedback on how people want to receive information, participate in transportation decisions and hear back about how their input was considered.

The Draft Public Participation Plan is available for review. SBCAG invites community members, organizations and other interested parties to review the draft and share feedback.

Review the Draft Plan

The draft Plan is also available for review at SBCAG offices, 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment. Call (805) 600-4477 to schedule.

Submit Public Comments
Written comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026.

Comments may be submitted by:

• Email: info@sbcag.org
• Mail: SBCAG, 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

The public may also provide input during the upcoming public meetings listed below.

Earlier opportunities to participate in the Plan’s development included an online survey (closed Oct. 21). A virtual stakeholder discussion is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Public Review Meetings

Stakeholder Meeting
10 a.m. | Thursday, Nov. 12 | Virtual via Zoom

Community organizations, public agencies, Tribal representatives and other partners to a virtual stakeholder discussion. The discussion will focus on how information reaches communities, barriers to participation, what engagement methods work well and opportunities for SBCAG and its partners to work together more effectively.

North County and South Coast Subregional Planning Committee Meetings*
10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 13 | Zoom & In-person

SBCAG will present the draft Public Participation Plan to the subregional committees for review and input.

SBCAG Board of Directors Public Hearing*
10 a.m. | Thursday, Jan. 21 | Zoom & In-person

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
105 E. Anapamu St., Fourth Floor, Santa Barbara

Remote testimony location:
Santa Maria Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria

The SBCAG Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to receive comments and consider adoption of the Public Participation Plan.

Meeting Participation and Accessibility
Zoom participation details will be included in meeting agendas published at least 72 hours before each meeting. Visit SBCAG’s Meeting Portal for agendas and participation instructions.

SBCAG is committed to providing accessible public meetings. To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Spanish interpretation, call (805) 600-4477 at least 48 hours before the meeting.

*Meeting dates and consideration of the Public Participation Plan are subject to change. Check SBCAG’s Meeting Portal for meeting agendas and this page for the latest project information.

Project Contacts

Lauren Bianchi Klemann

Director of Government Affairs and Public Information

Division Management

O: (805)600-4472

EMAIL: lbianchiklemann@sbcag.org

Liana Campos

Clerk of the Board

O: (805)600-4478

EMAIL: lcampos@sbcag.org