There are a number of ways to get involved and make a difference.

• ACTION ALERTS: Look here for current local actions that COAST needs your help with.

Currently we are campaigning for the proposed improvements at the intersection of State and De La Vina. The project would eliminate the free right turn from State onto De La Vina and reconfigure it into a more traditional T-intersection. Santa Barbara Walks supports this change as the current configuration is unsafe for pedestrians (and bicyclists!) crossing De La Vina to continue onto State as well as for pedestrians crossing from Samarkand. This project will again visit the Architectural Board of Review and then likely proceed to City Council. Both the ABR and Council need to hear your support as there has been recent and vocal opposition to these long overdue improvements.

Email Courtney to find out what you can do to help.

• Contact Legislators: Comprehensive Complete Streets Policies have been introduced in both the House and the Senate. Complete Streets policies can increase pedestrian safety, reduce traffic congestion, induce healthier lifestyles and improve air quality. Please contact our State Senators and our local Represenative to encourage them to support this important legislation