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City manager to convene Caltrans, CHP and VCTC on Highway 126 safety; meeting set for Sept. 10
Summary
Acting city manager Manuel Minares said he has scheduled a Sept. 10 meeting with Caltrans District 7, CHP and the Ventura County Transportation Commission to review data and short-, mid- and long-term safety measures for Highway 126 in Fillmore.
Acting City Manager Manuel Minares told the council on Aug. 26, 2025, that he is coordinating a multi-agency meeting with Caltrans District 7, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) to discuss safety improvements on Highway 126. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10, 2025; Caltrans District 7 leadership indicated interest in participating.
Purpose and approach Minares said the meeting will focus on agency data — crash types, timing, speeds and historic patterns — and on current and planned agency efforts to reduce collisions. The city manager said the meeting will also explore short-term countermeasures for the corridor, mid-term improvements and longer-range solutions, with the goal of presenting options to council and the community.
Why this matters Highway 126 is a county and state transportation corridor with safety implications for Fillmore residents, businesses and through traffic. A coordinated interagency review is intended to align data and identify actions that require Caltrans or regional support.
Next steps Minares said he will update council after the Sept. 10 meeting and will provide the community with an overview of findings and recommended next steps.
Ending note Council members asked staff to ensure the meeting includes clear data and deliverables, and the city manager said District 7 director Gloria Roberts and other partners planned to attend.
