March Bicycle Projects Update

Below is an update on the bicycle projects happening around town:

Hollister Complete Streets Survey Extended!

How should Hollister Avenue in Old Town be redesigned? What should the bike lanes look like? Should it be reduced from two lanes to one in each direction? Do you prefer parallel or diagonal parking on Hollister Avenue? More than 200 people have taken our Hollister Complete Streets survey and we want to hear from you! The survey has been extended through March 26 and allows you to give input on how you want Hollister Avenue in Old Town to look by ranking three design concept alternatives and providing comments and feedback. The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/HollisterCompleteStreets (English) and www.surveymonkey.com/r/HollisterCompleteStreetsEspanol (Spanish).

Hollister Avenue is a main corridor in Old Town Goleta providing access to businesses and residential homes. The Complete Streets project will enhance safety, access and mobility for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders) on Hollister Avenue between Fairview Avenue and State Route 217. For more information on the project please visit www.goletacompletestreets.com.  

Join us for a Community Workshop on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan on April 4

At the Tuesday, April 3, evening City Council session (6:00 p.m.) City staff and consultants will provide an update on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) to Council. The following evening the City is holding a community workshop for the BPMP: April 4 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Valley Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). The workshop will review and allow for input on draft versions of chapters 1 – 4 of the plan (including an introduction to the project, existing conditions and analysis, public outreach and recommendations). There will also be a list of recommended policies and improvements for attendees to provide feedback on. Read chapters 1-3 before the meeting here, chapter 4 is coming soon.

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is the future of biking and walking in Goleta. It aims to expand and improve the pedestrian and bicycle network in the City of Goleta making it easier to walk and bike around town. The BPMP also promotes public health by encouraging people to walk and bike, reduces automobile usage and fuel consumption, and promotes transportation equity. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/GoletaBPMP.