CityofSantaBarbara
By the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara (City) is removing the green bike markings on the State Street Promenade. The purpose of the green markings were to channel cyclists to the center of the street and pedestrians to the sides of the street so user movements were more predictable.
While the green markings were effective positioning cyclists near the center of the street, the green markings were less effective positioning pedestrians to the sides of the street. Because of this, the city is removing the green markings and exploring other options for cyclists and pedestrians to coexist in the promenade.
Please expect traffic detours and delays at State Street intersections from Ortega Street to Victoria Street on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21, while the markings are being removed. To minimize impacts to the public, work will start each day at 6 a.m. and should be complete by 5 p.m.
As a reminder, please continue to be SAFE ON STATE: All road users to be alert, stop at red lights, keep a safe distance, watch your speeds, and be respectful.
For more information, please watch: youtube.com/CityofSBTV
By NatureBoy
So after spending all that money to paint the (strangely sporadic) green bike lane markers on State Street, the city has apparently decided to spend even more money to erase them by oiling them over. Anyone know what gives?
The State St Covid-induced mess will take a lot of time and money to recover from. Lots of headlines now addressing this real state corridor.
Why no cost estimate for this decision? The attempt to cater to bicyclists is increasingly expensive and takes resources from the 99% of us who don’t use self-powered bicycles. (I exclude the electric bike crowd as they should be subject to the same laws as all non-people powered vehicles.)
This goes to show why we can’t have nice things. Too many people just don’t care to follow simple instructions anymore. People are too self absorbed to see how their actions affect others around them.
That said, there is no reason people need to bike down State Street. Better bike lanes on side streets would be a better method.
@Bosco “no reason people need to bike down State Street” lol. Why should State have stores? You can buy stuff on the internet. Why are there places to get food? Can’t you get something to eat at the grocery store?
@Bosco, But no, think of the precious visitors to SB who won’t get to experience the joy of biking on State st & window shop the multitude of businesses there.
Now if I can just get my tongue out my cheek.
Even if you never ride a bike yourself, you benefit every time someone rides a bike instead of driving. Just say “Thank you”.
10:26 – what about people who walk or skate instead of driving? Should we also say thank you to each and every one?
A-1666366233, That never happens with any government agency. They spend like there is no limit and if they screw up or overspend on their project there is NO accountability.
Who’s paying for all of this he must be a billionaire oops oh it’s taxpayers money what a clown show.