Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan

U. S. Highway 101 (US 101) is a physical barrier to walking and bicycling between the Lower Eastside neighborhood and Waterfront destinations located south of US 101. The closest highway crossing points are 1.25 miles apart, and there is a lack of walking and bicycling infrastructure at some of the existing crossing locations and within corridors leading to them. To identify projects to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between the Lower Eastside and destinations south of US 101, the City developed the Lower Eastside Community Connectivity Active Transportation Plan (Plan) that builds upon previously adopted plans, including the 2006 Pedestrian Master Plan, 2013 Eastside Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan, 2016 Bicycle Master Plan, and 2018 Santa Barbara Vision Zero Strategy. With support from the community, the Plan was adopted by City Council in February of 2024.

The Plan describes existing conditions and planned safety enhancements within the Plan Area, outlines the community engagement process, includes a Feasibility Study of a future pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing, and provides steps for Plan Implementation. 

The City will seek grant funding for design, environmental review, and construction of the proposed projects from the Plan in 2024.  
 

Final Plan - Lower Eastside Community Connectivity

Feasibility Study - Lower Eastside Community Connectivity

Feasibility Study Appendices - Lower Eastside Community Connectivity

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