Santa Barbara MTD will start a complete renovation of its Downtown
Santa Barbara Transit Center beginning in July 2019 and ending around March 2020.
The transit agency is hosting an informational open house on July 2nd to inform the public
about project details and phasing.
The project consists of complete renovation of the Transit Center building interior, much
of the building exterior, exterior loading platform, curbs, driveway, lighting, and
landscaping. The project has been awarded to general contractor Newton Construction
and Management, Inc.
During the project, temporary facilities will be installed adjacent to the Transit Center
property in the corner of City Parking Lot 3. The facilities will be comprised of a ticket
booth, a ticket vending machine enclosure, and ADA-accessible portable public
restrooms. These facilities and services will be open to the public during regular Transit
Center hours and will be locked after hours. MTD bus service will remain in full effect
throughout the project, but temporary loading zones will be used along Chapala and
Figueroa Streets.
City Parking Lot 3 will remain in operation for the duration of the project.
WHO: Santa Barbara MTD
WHAT: Transit Center Project Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
WHERE: MTD Transit Center, 1020 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara
WHY: To share information with the public on the upcoming construction project to
renovate the Transit Center building, driveway, and surrounding areas.