Measure A passes with 78.8% of the vote!

Thank you to everyone for their hard work on this important measure.

Reconfiguration of State and De la Vina

Transportation and Circulation Committee votes: eliminate the free right turn!

On December 11th, the City of Santa Barbara’s Transportation and Circulation Committee voted unanimously to reaffirm their decision from last year to eliminate the free right turn from State to De la Vina Streets.  Sixteen people gave public comment on the project and the 12 people in support spoke about the dangers of the intersection for pedestrians as well as cyclists.   With the help of Santa Barbara Walks and our supporters, this project is now one step closer to becoming a reality.

Walk/Bike Forum

Santa Barbara Walks recently co-hosted (with the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition and the Coalition for Community Wellness) a Walk/Bike Forum with international expert Dr. John Pucher from Rutger’s University.  “Car-free John” as he is known by friends and colleagues, gave an informative presentation on the health benefits of walking and cycling as transportation and how these activities are essential for our community’s sustainability.  His presentation included a plentitude of examples how other countries have succeeded in encouraging and providing infrastructure and policies that support pedestrians and bicyclists.

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