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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, programming and project-related activities. 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…
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Santa Ynez Valley Trail Project
Project Description The Santa Ynez Valley Trail is a proposed multi-use trail project spanning approximately 9-miles connecting communities across the Santa Ynez Valley, from Buellton through Solvang and toward Highway 154. The trail is being planned for walking and bicycling, with equestrian use also being considered in some areas. The project is now doing the…
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State Route 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study
Project Description The SR 135 Comprehensive Corridor Study, at the requests of City of Santa Maria and SBCAG Directors, will assess improvements along the corridor between the unincorporated community of Orcutt, the City of Santa Maria, and US-101 in Northern Santa Barbara County. Serving as a major arterial and main street, the corridor requires enhancements…
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AI Bike Map and Wayfinding Project
Project Description This project seeks to feature calm, predictable routes that feel safe for riders — considering the 8 and the 80-year-old. With a community‑defined comfort lens, the map will show where most people can ride today and where gaps remain. Its purpose is to help new riders choose routes they trust, while supporting safer…
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Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP 2.0)
Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP 2.0) The Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) are a key part of the state’s strategic investments toward a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future. REAP 2.0 builds on the success of REAP 2019, but expands the program focus by integrating housing and climate goals, and…
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Santa Barbara County Last-Mile Broadband Program Environmental Impact Report
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SBCAG certified a Programmatic Environmental Impact report (PEIR) for the Santa Barbara County Last-Mile Broadband Program (Broadband Program or Project) in February 2025 to streamline future broadband construction by public or private providers. The environmental review covers common installation methods such as buried fiber, aerial cables, and satellite service. Nine last mile priority…
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State Route 166 Comprehensive Corridor Study
This study assesses the needs of the State Route 166 corridor from Guadalupe to Santa Maria and identifies projects and strategies to address the needs in the area. This corridor study considers for all road users and plans for safety, mobility, access management, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, dust abatement, and agricultural goods movement. The final…
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Carpinteria Circulation Improvements
This project will make safety or operational improvements to local streets and highways, consistent with the City of Carpinteria’s circulation element, including intersection improvements, synchronizing traffic signals, improving bicycle and pedestrian safety and mitigating the impacts of transportation improvements within the community. As part of the City of Carpinteria’s Circulation Improvements, the city is recommending…
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South Coast Local Street and Transportation Improvements
These are projects of local importance selected by city councils and the Board of Supervisors. Projects eligible for funding include pothole repairs, traffic signal synchronization, bridge repairs and safety improvements. A full list of eligible projects is shown below. Revenues are allocated to cities and the County based on their proportionate share of the South…
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Commuter and Passenger Rail
