The community is invited to join the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) in partnership with the City of Lompoc and Lompoc Unified School District at an upcoming event to kick off Caltrans’ Active Transportation Program.
The community is invited to attend the event, which will be facilitated in Spanish only, on Thursday, March 14, from 9:30-11:30 am at the Lompoc Gardens Community Meeting Room, 300 West College Avenue. The event “VECINDARIOS Y CALLES SEGURAS” which translates to “SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS & SAFE STREETS” encourages residents to learn more about the program and provide input and ideas. Attendees will be invited on a walk around the neighborhood with Capt. Arias of the Lompoc Police Department. Other agencies in attendance will include the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, CalFresh Healthy Living, and the Santa Barbara County Promotores Network.
The multi-agency partnership secured nearly $3 million in grant funds from CalTrans' Active Transportation Program to promote safety and walkability in the heart of Lompoc. This funding will also be used over the next three years to create improved pedestrian infrastructure, making Lompoc even more accessible to all.
The Active Transportation Program will implement a comprehensive program including education and outreach events, new sidewalks and crosswalks, as well as the installation of new crosswalk signals, signs, and lighting. The goal is to create a safe and vibrant community where people can easily walk or bike to work, school, or recreation activities.
City of Lompoc Civil Engineer Joshua Leard said the city is excited to partner with LVCHO and the school district for this project.
“We look forward to helping the pedestrian environment improve in Lompoc and are glad for the changes that the new infrastructure and programs will provide.”
The Lompoc community is encouraged to participate in the Active Transportation Program. Residents can make a difference by attending events, spreading the word, and sharing feedback on the issues, concerns, and needs that matter most.
Community Program Manager for the LVCHO, Brenda Villa, encourages residents to participate - “Let’s work together towards making our community a healthier, safer, and happier place to live.” She added that a similar session will be held later this year in English and hopes residents will “join us at our upcoming events to discover our groundbreaking programs and help us build a better community for all.”
