Alston Road Radar Speed Sign Project is now complete!
THANK YOU to everyone who donated to this much needed project!! We couldn’t have done this without your support.
Speeding on Alston Road has been a persistent issue for many years. The EHIA had explored various solutions, but most were not feasible because Alston Road serves as an Emergency Evacuation Route. After careful consideration, we are pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Santa Barbara to purchase and install solar-powered Radar Speed Signs on Alston Road.
To move forward, EHIA had to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the city. This agreement required us to fund the purchase, maintenance, and replacement of the signs. The total cost of the project was $18,000.
Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator and Derrick Bailey, Supervising Transportation Engineer, presented this proposal at the Santa Barbara City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 and City Council approved this purchase so we were able to proceed with the project.
Thank you for helping us improve safety in our community. Residential areas are meant to be safe havens, not race tracks. Uncontrolled traffic poses a serious threat to the safety of residents, particularly the elderly, children & pets. When traffic is moving too fast through a community, it affects the overall living experience. The disruption of daily life can take a toll on residents well-being. Slower, calmer traffic creates a peaceful environment where everyone feels more comfortable and safe.
With the traffic calming project EHIA has installed, we hope to significantly reduce the speeding and risks of accidents making our neighborhood safer for everyone!