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Summerland Today
By the People, for the People
Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Corridor Project Fully Funded, Highlights 2025 Measure A Report
Annual report showcases $56 million invested in transportation programs and $134 million state award to complete major highway project
Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:10pm
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The newly released Measure A 2025 Annual Report highlights how the voter-approved transportation sales tax continues to deliver results across Santa Barbara County, including securing the final $134 million in state funding needed to fully complete the Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor project. The report also details $56 million invested in transportation programs and projects that have improved safety, mobility, and transit options for residents.
Why it matters
The Measure A transportation sales tax has been crucial in leveraging state and federal funding to deliver major infrastructure improvements like the U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor project, which will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and provide more transportation choices for commuters and residents in the region. The annual report also showcases how Measure A funds support essential services like specialized transit for seniors, bike/pedestrian improvements, and programs that promote sustainable commuting.
The details
The 2025 Measure A Annual Report highlights several key achievements, including the completion of the Highway 101: Padaro and Summerland segments, adding new carpool lanes, bridges, and improved access for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also details the launch of the Clean Air Express Midday Connector, which expanded transit options between North County and the South Coast. Additionally, the report shows continued investment in Safe Routes to School, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and specialized transit services for seniors and people with disabilities.
- In Fiscal Year 2024–2025, Measure A generated $56 million in revenue.
- In 2025, the region secured the final $134 million state award needed to fully fund the Santa Barbara U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor project.
The players
SBCAG
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, the agency that oversees the Measure A transportation sales tax program.
James Seideman
A 67-year-old Santa Maria resident who relies on SMOOTH Dial-A-Ride service about a dozen times each month to reach medical appointments and run errands.
Marjie Kirn
The Executive Director of SBCAG.
What they’re saying
“We have enough to worry about. We don't need transportation as another problem.”
— James Seideman
“This milestone reflects years of partnership and the power of local investment. Every Measure A dollar has helped leverage additional state and federal funding to deliver a project that will improve safety, mobility, and travel choices for generations to come.”
— Marjie Kirn, Executive Director of SBCAG
The takeaway
The Measure A transportation sales tax has been crucial in leveraging state and federal funding to deliver major infrastructure improvements like the U.S. 101 Multimodal Corridor project, which will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and provide more transportation choices for commuters and residents in the region. The annual report also showcases how Measure A funds support essential services like specialized transit for seniors, bike/pedestrian improvements, and programs that promote sustainable commuting.
