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Waterfront outlines raised‑sidewalk plan for Harbor Way to reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts

Santa Barbara Harbor Commission · August 22, 2025
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Facilities staff presented a concept to construct a raised 9‑ft sidewalk and reconfigured parallel parking along a congested Harbor Way corridor. The design aims to improve pedestrian safety but would remove roughly eight parking spaces; design, permitting and construction are projected through spring 2026–2027 pending permits and bidding.

Facilities Manager Brian Adair presented a concept plan Aug. 21 to improve pedestrian safety on a congested section of Harbor Way by installing a raised nine‑foot sidewalk, redoing asphalt, and adding parallel parking to help guide pedestrian flow and reduce conflicts with delivery trucks and bicycles.

Adair said the proposed design includes a raised curb for the sidewalk, concrete paving for visual continuity,…

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