Thumbelina Pedestrian and Bike Gap Closure
Project Description
This project would provide proactive mode separation for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians. The proposed safety improvements include extending the westbound travel lane, bike lane, and sidewalk. Caltrans is partnering with the city of Buellton who will be performing landscaping and extending a decorative wall to compliment this project.
Project Benefits
Purpose
- The purpose and need of this project is to facilitate gap closure and proactively provide mode separation for bike and pedestrian facilities west of Thumbelina Drive on SR 246 per the Safe Systems Approach.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | Not applicable |
| State and Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | To be determined |
Partnerships
- City of Buellton
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final environmental document to be completed | December 2025 |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | October 2026 |
| Design to be completed | January 2027 |
| Advertise | April 2027 |
| Construction to begin | August 2027 |
| Construction to be completed | December 2027 |
Project Contact
Lucas Marsalek, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
Phone: 805-458-5408
Email: lucas.marsalek@dot.ca.gov
Hallie Holden, Project Manager
Phone: 916-995-1421
Email: hallie.holden@dot.ca.gov
Erin Henry, Environmental Coordinator
Phone: 805-858-0689
Email: erin.henry@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Factsheet (PDF)
Title VI Information
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