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Join the City at a workshop to plan for the future of Cliff Drive. At the Approach Workshop on October 17, we'll discuss potential approaches to address safety concerns on Cliff Drive, from Las Positas Road to Loma Alta Drive. As a Vision Zero Priority Corridor, Cliff Drive has a historical pattern of traffic collisions.
Pavement rehabilitation has begun on Coast Village Circle to repair damage from the January 2018 debris flow. A new website provides more information about the construction work and offers the option to subscribe to project updates
The City's crucial water and traffic signal infrastructure is protected in the event of a power outage. Critical equipment is equipped with emergency backup power, ensuring that our water is safe and traffic is kept moving.
As Santa Barbarans, we're taking on a big challenge -- the creation of a new police station. Our existing station is outdated, too small, and hasn't been earthquake retrofitted. One of the first steps for a new station is selecting the location. We'll review site considerations with City Council on Tuesday, September 17. Visit the project website to review all the site analysis documents and more.
De La Vina Street has reopened to traffic after a temporary closure last week to assist in utility relocations and curb construction for the Mission Street Paving Project. This week, storm drain connection work continues, and concrete access ramp work is scheduled to be complete.
As part of the Museum of Art Renovation Project, Anapamu Street between State and Anacapa will have temporary traffic control in place throughout September to construct street improvements. There will be a detour for eastbound traffic to Victoria Street and a sidewalk closure on the south side of Anapamu
An aging water main will be replaced in the area of a pedestrian crossing safety project that is currently underway at State Street and Alamar Avenue. While the new main is being connected to the system, a water service interruption will be required during the week of September 9.
The City recently published its 2019 Sustainability Progress Report. The Report presents Key Sustainability Indicators for both the City as an organization and for the community at large. The Report also highlights the projects and initiatives implemented by the City in order to achieve our sustainability goals.
Measure C is funding much-needed asphalt resurfacing on Anacapa Street over the next two weeks. Anacapa between Constance and Micheltorena, and Anacapa between Anapamu and Haley, will receive repairs.
The Fire Department has deployed a new automated fire station alerting system. The system replaces a decades-old radio-based toned alerting system. The purchase of the equipment promises to speed up the dispatch incident processing and alerting of firefighters.
Join fellow commuters for a free lunch and learn event and discover how easy it is to ride the train to work. The event is on Tuesday, August 27 at the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station.
The Mission Street Paving Project continues, with most of the sidewalk and access ramp construction completed. Light pole and storm drain work are next
The Library's Kids Summer Reading Program drew 2,194 participants who logged 707,738 minutes of reading. Kids got a free book when they signed up and earned prizes for reading milestones. If your kids participated, the Library would like your feedback on a short survey.
With multiple infrastructure projects underway on roads throughout the City, motorists should remember to "slow for the cone zone." While the construction work can sometimes present an inconvenience, it also provides for improved infrastructure, including better street pavement.
Power outages can occur for a variety of reasons including earthquake, winter storms, or Public Safety Power Shutoff. Power outages could result in disruption of important equipment and services. Putting together a plan now can help protect your health and safety in the event of a power failure.
Replacement work begins this week on the aging sewer main that serves the La Colina Sewer Lift Station. The sewer main transports 145,000 gallons of sewage per day from the lift station up to La Cumbre Road. During construction in the area, through traffic will be allowed, but parking may be restricted. Sewer service will not be affected.
Road repair work on Los Olivos Street, part of the larger Mission Street Pavement Maintenance Project, will begin on August 6. Granite Construction will construct two ADA sidewalk access ramps just east of the Old Mission. Only concrete work will be performed at this time. Granite will return in late September to perform the asphalt grind and overlay.
Remember to periodically check your sprinkler system for leaks, overspray, and to keep sprinkler heads in good shape. Our how-to video can help.
The Mission Street Paving Project is currently underway, with important sidewalk, access ramp, and fire hydrant work completed. Construction will pause for Fiesta week and will resume on August 5.
Teens and adults are invited to become OG Readers Volunteer Tutors as part of the Library's new reading program based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach of teaching kids who are struggling readers. Once training is complete, volunteers will work one-on-one with students in 1st through 4th grades.
