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SANTA MARIA, CALIF. – A new safety study has begun on a 7.4-mile stretch of State Route 166 between Guadalupe and Santa Maria. Funded by a Caltrans Sustainable Planning Grant, the study seeks to identify potential safety and mobility investments needed on this corridor.
A key part of the study is a multilingual community survey and interactive mapping tool now available for public input on the project webpage . Residents and travelers in this area are encouraged to share feedback, pinpoint specific areas of concern, and express how they utilize the route and surrounding local roads. The survey will be available for public feedback until August 31, 2025.