The City of Santa Barbara is advancing the upgrades on Cliff Drive through the Vision Zero Project. This initiative aims to address long-standing community concerns around traffic safety and accessibility.
With $27 million in state funding, secured through the California Active Transportation Program (ATP), this project will deliver a range of improvements for cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians along the three-mile stretch from Arroyo Burro County Park to Castillo Street.
Highlights
- Santa Barbara has been awarded $27 million in state funding for the Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project.
- Under this project, a new multiuse path will complete a critical segment of the Coastal Bike Route.
- The tree removal and planting plan includes 70 new canopy street trees of eleven different species.
Project Plan & Improvements include Bike Lanes, Sidewalks, Crosswalks, and More
The project was initially announced after several years of public engagement. The Cliff Drive Vision Zero Project will be enforced to improve traffic safety and mobility, and introduce a new, separated multiuse path for people of all ages and abilities. The path will also mark the completion of the final gap in the 30-mile Coastal Bike Route from UC Santa Barbara to Ventura County.
Additionally, it will include major pedestrian infrastructure upgrades such as 14 new crosswalks, enhancements to four existing ones, and four new traffic signals. New safety features will consist of median refuge islands, high-visibility markings, safety lighting, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), and curb extensions…