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Upcoming Community Meetings for the Lower Eastside Connectivity Action Transportation Plan Implementation Project 

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The City of Santa Barbara will be hosting two community meetings to provide the latest design updates for the Lower Eastside Safety Enhancements Project (Safety Enhancements Project) and the proposed grant application for the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing, connecting the Eastside to the Waterfront.

These projects originated from the community-supported Lower Eastside Connectivity Active Transportation Plan, and the City is looking forward to sharing the progress.

Meeting Dates:

Virtual Community Meeting 
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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In-Person Community Meeting 
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Franklin Elementary School (1111 E Mason St.)
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At these meetings, the City will show the latest design of the Safety Enhancements Project, which includes:

  • Safe Routes to School improvements, including new curb extensions and high-visibility crosswalks at key intersections along Montecito, Voluntario, Soledad, Quinientos, and Carpinteria Streets.
  • Bike- and pedestrian-friendly upgrades, including curb extensions along Canada, Hutash, Punta Gorda, Voluntario, and Cacique Streets.
  • Salinas Street improvements, including new lighting from the five-point roundabout to the US 101 off-ramp, and new curb extensions at several intersections. 

The meetings will also provide the latest information on the Highway 101 Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge Overcrossing and the proposed grant application that will be considered by City Council on May 12. If City Council affirms their support, the City plans to submit the grant application in June 2026.

Construction for the Safety Enhancements Project is anticipated to begin in summer 2027, and the City will continue to keep the community informed with updates.

Comments about the Project may be submitted via email to LECC@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

For more Project information and to sign up for updates, visit  SantaBarbaraCA.gov/LECC.