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Historic Landmarks Commission approves new bike-rack designs for El Pueblo Viejo
Summary
The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission granted project design and final approval for two bicycle rack models (Rambler and Rambler wide) for use in the El Pueblo Viejo (EPV) landmarks district, endorsing a Malaga-green (B121) finish for EPV installations and flexibility on installation type and orientation.
The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission on March 12 approved project design and final approval for two replacement bicycle-rack models to be used in the city's El Pueblo Viejo (EPV) historic district, endorsing the Huntco —Rambler— and Rambler wide designs and expressing a preference for a Malaga-green (B121) finish in EPV.
The vote, moved by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Vice Chair Hooley, passed unanimously among commissioners present. Staff and the project team said the decision clears the way for a bulk replacement program to upgrade hundreds of aging hitching posts in the right of way.
Commission staff told the commission the project grew out of a 2024 citywide inventory that found more than 800 racks citywide and 583 in EPV, many in poor or failing condition and often offering insufficient support for modern…
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