A stretch of Highway 166 connecting Guadalupe and Santa Maria could eventually see major safety and mobility upgrades, but transportation officials say construction will take time.
A new State Route 166 Comprehensive Corridor Study, led by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), outlines more than a dozen proposed improvements aimed at addressing long-standing concerns along the busy corridor, including traffic signals, lighting upgrades, transit options, and pedestrian and bicycle connections.
Local officials say safety, especially near schools, is a major reason the study was launched…