Hats Off
Sweet accomplishment in District 5
In mid-May, the following email was sent to District 5 by Lorraine Cruz, environmental services manager for the city of Santa Barbara.
“The city of Santa Barbara is thrilled with the amazing work performed by the Caltrans District 5 Construction and Maintenance teams, along with their contractor, landscape support services and the sub-contractor Tropical Creations, for highway improvements along U.S. Highway 101 in the Santa Barbara area from the city of Carpinteria to the city of Goleta.
“We would like to show our appreciation by providing donuts and coffee to all of you. We would be happy to host your team when convenient for all.”
Soon after, the treats were served, as the pictures below show!
Cyclist feels safer thanks to bridge update
The Toro Creek Bridge along State Route 1 near Morro Bay has become more bike-friendly.
District 5 photoThe following email from was sent by Lea Brooks of San Luis Obispo to Ayla-Louise Mateo, Complete Streets coordinator in District 5.
“I had the opportunity yesterday to ride the Toro Creek Bridge north of Morro Bay and was wowed. The beautiful new northbound shoulder is fabulous!
“I've been bicycling this route since 1973 and will no longer have to look over my shoulder, gesture to motorists that I'm taking the lane and keep my fingers crossed that no one will hit me from behind at highway speed. I had many close calls over the years and am delighted and relieved that I only have to look forward at the spectacular coastline!
“Thank you, Caltrans District 5!”