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Commission approves West Side/Lower West safety project with 32 of 33 proposed tree removals; one large red gum retained for study
Summary
The commission voted to permit most tree removals requested for the West Side and Lower West neighborhood transportation project, approving 32 of 33 trees with a two-for-one replacement commitment and specifically excluding a large river red gum on Modoc Road from immediate removal so staff can attempt retention without losing parking supply.
The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Commission on July 23 approved the removal of 32 street or setback trees associated with the West Side and Lower West Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan implementation, while holding one large tree for further study.
Public Works Supervising Transportation Planner Jessica Grant summarized the project as a multi-year effort to fill sidewalk and bike-lane gaps, improve crossings and add safer routes to schools. Grant said the project was adopted by City Council in 2020 and secured a state Active Transportation Program grant as the primary funding source.
The transportation plan requires right-of-way changes across several streets; the project team requested removal of 33 trees to accommodate protected bike lanes, widened…
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