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• Addressing Highway 101 Traffic Woes
  Jul 10, 2009 — Santa Barbara Independent
  The objectives of the HOV-lanes strategy are to reduce peak-hour congestion, encourage carpooling and use of public transportation, and minimize the diversion of freeway traffic onto local roadways. Caltrans is encouraging the community to respond with comments and concerns. For more information, visit the 101 In Motion website or contact Project Manager Scott Eades of Caltrans at (805) 549-3144.
• Gas tax revenue could evaporate
  Jun 20, 2009 — Santa Maria Times
  “It’s gonna’ make it tough.” On average, the gas tax revenue makes up approximately 30 percent of Santa Barbara County’s local governments’ transportation operating budget. “We closed the budget here locally, but now with the proposed state budget impact, we’ll have to go through it all over again,” McGolpin said. The vehicle license fee is a significant source of discretionary revenue for most local governments, and the loss would affect critical county programs.
• No stimulus funds for river bridge
  Apr 17, 2009 — Santa Maria Times
  The span on Highway 101 connects Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The majority of the bridge, which is under Caltrans jurisdiction, is in San Luis Obispo County. In making his motion, Santa Maria Mayor Larry Lavagnino said the bridge project is greatly needed for the city and Santa Barbara County.
• Local officials plan for stimulus road funds
  Feb 20, 2009 — Santa Maria Times
  By allocating the estimated amount to local jurisdictions Thursday, SBCAG took the first step in claiming the funding for regional needs. Santa Barbara County would receive $2.26 million in stimulus funds, with plans for street pavement overlay on county roads including Harris Grade Road, Paradise Road, Simas Street and Betteravia Road. This funding is in addition to the potential $2 million loan SBCAG offered to the state for the project in January.