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Welcome to the Measure A Website

This website is designed to provide members of the public with information on the Measure A Road Repair, Congestion Relief and Transportation Safety Program.

The website is organized into various sections which include background information on the Measure A program, detailed descriptions of projects and programs included in the Investment Plan, resources such as audits and other documents, information on funding opportunities available through the program and contact information.

What is Measure A?   Measure A Project Updates - 5.14.2013
Measure A is a transportation measure that was approved by 79% of Santa Barbara County voters in November 2008.  Measure A is administered by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and will provide more than $1 billion of estimated local sales tax revenues for transportation projects in Santa Barbara County over 30 years. 

Measure A will relieve traffic congestion and improve safety on Highway 101 by providing $140 million in matching funds to widen the freeway from 4 to 6 lanes south of Santa Barbara.
  The Measure A Investment Plan will also provide $455 million each for the North County and South Coast for high priority transportation projects and programs to address the current and future needs of local communities. 

In both regions, the plan provides funding for:
  > Local street improvements such as pothole repairs and  synchronized traffic signals
  > Increasing senior and disabled accessibility to public transit
  > Building safer walking and bike routes to schools
  > Providing increased opportunities for carpool and vanpool programs
 
U.S. 101 South Coast Widening High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Project
- The project's draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released in March 2012 and the public comment period has closed.
- Caltrans has been working on the responses received to the draft EIR, refining alternatives and working with the community.
- Caltrans will select a preferred alternative by Summer 2013
- The final EIR is anticipated to be certified in Fall 2013.
 
Highway 101 Santa Maria River Bridge

- Stage 1 and Stage 2 Construction are complete.
- Stage 3 work commenced in April 2013, which includes work along the northbound lanes of Highway 101.
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The project is scheduled for completion in 2014.

 
Highway 101 Union Valley Parkway Interchange
- Stage 1 construction of the Union Valley Parkway overcrossing and ramps will continue through Fall 2013.
- The project is scheduled for completion by early 2014.
 
Union Valley Parkway Arterial Phase III
- Roadway construction of the Union Valley Parkway Phase III extension between State Route 135 (Broadway) and Hummel Drive is underway.
- The project is scheduled for completion in Fall 2013.
 
Highway 166 Operational & Safety Improvements
- The SBCAG Board approved 6 projects for implementation in February 2012.
- One of the projects is an enhanced California Highway Patrol Enforcement Program for SR 166 (East).  This program will begin in May 2013 and cover a 2 year initial period.
- Preliminary engineering and environmental studies are underway for 3 of 5 remaining projects.  These projects are scheduled to be completed between 2014 and 2015.
 
South Coast Safe Routes to School and Regional Bicycle Programs
- The SBCAG Board approved 20 projects for Cycle 2 of the South Coast Safe Routes to School and Bicycle Programs.  Click here to see the list of Cycle 2 projects.
 
 
News and Announcements

Measure A Annual Report!
The Annual Report is intended to illuminate the progress made in delivering the projects and programs promised to voters for Fiscal Year 2011/12.

Click here to download the Annual Report as a pdf file.

Draft Measure A Program of Projects

The Draft Measure A Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2013/14 is available for review.  Click here to review the report.

 
Measure A Documents (pdf)
> Ordinance and Investment Plan
> Strategic Plan
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Program of Projects - FY 12/13
 
RFPs/Grant Opportunities
There are no Measure A Request for Proposal or grant opportunities at this time.
 
Measure A 'In The News'
Santa Maria Times - More local seniors getting SMOOTH rides (2/28/2011) (PDF)

 
Follow Measure A on Twitter!
 
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For more information about the Measure A Program, please contact info@sbcag.org.