Santa Paula Branch Line Public Meeting #5 Recording 4/29/25

The City of Ventura held the fifth public meeting on April 29, 2025, to provide updates on the Santa Paula Branch Line Trail project, a four-mile multi-use trail funded through a combination of CALR ATP cycle 6 design funds and California Transportation Commission construction funds. The meeting focused on project progress, design updates, and community engagement efforts, including survey results on trail amenities and safety features. Key procurement-related topics included the design and planned construction phases scheduled for late 2025 through 2026, with an anticipated trail opening in mid-2027. The project team discussed specific infrastructure elements such as trailheads, bridges, traffic signal improvements, lighting, and safety measures including CCTV monitoring and police patrols. Changes to the trail alignment to reduce impacts on private properties and improve safety were also presented. The meeting emphasized ongoing stakeholder engagement and upcoming opportunities for public input, with a follow-up in-person meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced during this session, but the discussion highlighted the project's capital improvement nature and funding sources.