SBCAG staff
CycleMAYnia Returns for National Bike Month with Events Countywide
More than 30 community-led biking events offer chances to ride and win prizes—including an e-bike—alongside the SmartRide Bike Challenge, where workplaces of all sizes compete by logging bike trips. CycleMAYnia returns this May with more than 30 community led biking…
Expanded Rail Service to South Coast Prompts Employers to Rethink the Commute
“Train to Work” Employer Forum reaches capacity ahead of new Pacific Surfliner service launching May 4. With a full room of 200 business leaders and transportation providers, the “Train to Work Employer Forum” on Wednesday made one thing clear: the…
90-Day Carpool Pilot Challenge Targets Traffic and Commute Stress for County Employees
Thousands of daily commuters add to traffic headaches across Santa Barbara County—but a new 90-day carpool pilot aims to change that. The County of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), is encouraging employees…
Mini-Grants Awarded for CycleMAYnia 2026
30 Community-Led Events Funded Through CycleMAYnia 2026 Mini-Grants Thirty community-led events will receive CycleMAYnia 2026 mini-grants, with $8,000 awarded in total to support biking activities across Santa Barbara County during National Bike Month in May. The grants, awarded by the…
Business Leaders Invited to Explore New Expanded Rail Service at “Train to Work Employer Forum”
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Co-Host an Employer Forum on April 22 Ahead of New Peak-Hour Rail Service Launching in May. Business leaders, HR professionals and employees in Carpinteria, Santa…
Construction Begins on Final Segment of Highway 101 Widening in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara North Segment Starts April 6 Construction will officially begin Monday, April 6, on the final segment of the Highway 101 widening project, marking a major milestone toward completing the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project. Highway 101:…
Fully Funded and Ready for the Future: Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Corridor Milestone Headlines 2025 Measure A Annual Report
New Annual Report Highlights $56 Million Invested in Transportation Programs and the $134 Million State Award That Fully funded the Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor Reliable transportation can mean independence for seniors, safer roads for families, and a stronger…
Mini-Grants Available For CycleMAYnia Bike Month Activities
Mini-Grants of up to $700 Each are Available to Support Countywide Activities Celebrating Biking Throughout May; Applications and all Community Calendar Submissions Due Feb. 27. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is now accepting applications for mini-grants of up to…