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Expanded Rail Service Prompts Employers to Rethink the Commute
“Train to Work” Employer Forum reaches capacity ahead of new Pacific Surfliner service launching May 4. With a full room of 200 business leaders and transportation providers, the “Train to Work Employer Forum” on Wednesday made one thing clear: the demand for practical commute solutions on the South Coast is real—and a new option is…
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New Daily Pacific Surfliner Train Connects Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and Ventura County Transportation Commission are collaborating to expand service and improve regional mobility starting Monday, May 4, 2026. The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, in partnership with the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), today announced the…
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Construction Begins on Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening
Construction will officially begin Monday, April 6,on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project, marking a major milestone toward completing the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project. Highway 101: Santa Barbara North represents the last segment of the signature Measure A project and will complete 10.9 miles of continuous peak-period carpool lanes, delivering…
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Fully Funded and Ready for the Future: Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Corridor Milestone Headlines 2025 Measure A Annual Report
New annual report highlights $56 million invested in transportation programs and the $134 million state award that fully funded the Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor. Reliable transportation can mean independence for seniors, safer roads for families, and a stronger economy for Santa Barbara County. The newly released Measure A 2025 Annual Report highlights how…
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2025: A Year of Progress, Partnership, and Investment
As we close out 2025, SBCAG is grateful for the leadership, collaboration, and partnership that made this a landmark year for our region. From long-anticipated transportation project milestones to new planning efforts that will shape the future, this year delivered meaningful progress for communities across Santa Barbara County. “The progress we saw in 2025 reflects…
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Grant Secured to Study the State Route 135 (Broadway) Corridor
State awards $160,000 planning grant to study safety and mobility improvements on State Route 135 from Clark Avenue in Orcutt to Highway 101 in Santa Maria. A $160,000 state grant will help local transportation agencies begin an 18-month study of safety, congestion, and mobility along State Route 135 (also known as Broadway) between Orcutt and…
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Highway 101: Santa Barbara North Community Meeting Set for Dec. 2
Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening Starts Spring 2026 The final segment of the Highway 101 widening project is moving forward. The public is invited to attend a community meeting on December 2 at 5:30 pm at the Cabrillo Pavilion to learn more about upcoming improvements and early pre-construction work. The Highway 101: Santa Barbara…
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Public Workshop On 101/135 (North Broadway) Interchange Project
*sharing this information on behalf of the City of Santa Maria The City of Santa Maria invites the community to attend a public workshop to learn about and provide input on the proposed Highway 101/State Route 135 (North Broadway) Interchange Replacement Project, being developed in coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the…
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Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
SBCAG and Santa Barbara MTD team up to offer free rides and transit rewards to help avoid the stress of Highway 101 traffic. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025.…
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Final Funding Secured to Complete Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor
$134 million award—the largest in California—completes funding for U.S. 101 through Santa Barbara and delivers major multimodal upgrades. In the heart of Santa Barbara, local and state officials gathered Thursday at the Michael Towbes Library Plaza to announce the final $134 million secured to complete the Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor through the City…
