SBCAG staff
Public Asked to Give Input on Unmet Transit Needs in Buellton, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria
Annual listening sessions to take place in the cities of Buellton, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria through December. The focus is on how bus systems, dial-a-ride, and paratransit services can better serve residents in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara…
SMRT Announces Launch of New Commuter Bus Route from Santa Maria to Downtown San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is pleased to announce the launch of a new express commuter bus route, Route 210, connecting the Crossroads Shopping Center in Santa Maria directly to the Downtown SLO Transit Center in San Luis Obispo. The…
Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® Promotes Safe Practices Around Tracks During Rail Safety Month
As California continues to have the highest number of rail-related fatalities in the United States due to highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing incidents*, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is recognizing Rail Safety Month in September as a time to support safety in…
New Data Tool Helps Communities Track Housing Trends and Challenges
Housing, workforce, and demographic trends remain top concerns in Santa Barbara County. A new public Housing Data Dashboard gives residents and community leaders a clearer way to track them. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) developed the dashboard…
Ride Free on the 19X Express Bus as the School Year Begins
SBCAG and Santa Barbara MTD team up to offer free rides and transit rewards to help avoid the stress of Highway 101 traffic. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD),…
Voter-Approved Measure A to Fund Road Repairs, Transit and School Safety
Santa Barbara County Association of Governments adopts five-year plan with $257 million in transportation investments through 2030, including $52 million for projects countywide by 2026. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Board of Directors adopted an annual five-year…
Broadband Projects Ready in Nine Rural Santa Barbara County Communities
State-funded effort establishes regional broadband authority, completes last-mile designs, and finalizes environmental review for future high-speed internet projects. High-speed internet projects are one step closer to reality in nine rural Santa Barbara County communities following the completion of broadband designs…
Santa Maria Regional Transit Offers Free Rides for Back-To-School
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is helping local families get ready for the new school year by offering free rides on all SMRT routes, starting from Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 22nd, which aligns with the first two weeks of…