Safe Street for All Action Plan Webinar - April 29, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara held a Safe Street for All Action Plan webinar on April 29, 2026, to discuss proposed safety infrastructure improvements targeting the city's high injury network. The meeting focused on capital improvement projects aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries through engineering solutions such as additional lighting, bike lanes, widened sidewalks, curb extensions, high visibility crossings, and rapid flashing beacons. Several specific street corridors were reviewed, including Bath Street, Kyriel, Canon Purito, Chapala, Devina, and Upper State Street, with conceptual designs presented. The city emphasized that most of these proposed projects are currently unfunded and will require grant funding applications, with the action plan serving as a foundation for seeking such funds. The city also noted budget constraints and the competitive nature of grant funding. The draft plan is scheduled for City Council review in June 2026, with final adoption planned for July 2026. Community feedback and further design refinements will continue as projects move toward implementation.