BUSINESS IS THRIVING

State Street is more than a roadway. It's Santa Barbara's main street, public gathering place, business district, bike route, and community living room.We believe the future of State Street should be guided by data, safety, local businesses, and the people who use it every day.Scroll down for the facts.

THE FACTS

79%

of respondents in the City's survey supported keeping State Street car-free.

75%

of State Street businesses surveyed said they do not want cars to return.

1 Million+

Miles ridden on BCycle bikeshare on State Street alone.

100%

Decrease in fatal and severe crashes on State Street, compared to the decade before 2020.

Decrease

In business vacancies, with fewer vacant storefronts on State Street than 2018.

Increase

In major investment, with dozens of new stores and restaurants, and major future tenents like Yardi and adaptive reuse to housing at Paseo Nuevo

2 Million +

Annual visitations to State Street

2,500

Cyclists on the street on an average weekday

3,000 +

Existing parking stalls, all with entrances off State Street

5 - 10%

Vacancy rate, the lowest since 2019

OVER 2,800 SIGNATURES AND COUNTING

Increased Walk In Business

"It's better for our business. There's more foot traffic."
-- Clothing Store Owner

Clean and busy

"We won't extend our lease if they bring cars back."
-- Retail Store Owner

Less Car Traffic = More Visibility

"The promenade is good for business."
-- Retail Store Owner

Busier than Ever

"Everyone loves it."
-- Clothing Store Owner

Vacancies Down

"They should have done this years ago."
-- Pub Owner

Sales Up

"I love shopping on State Street!"
-- Local Resident

STATE sTREET IS tHRIVING

"Notably, vacancy along State Street between Gutierrez and Sola Streets (4001300 blocks) has declined significantly. After peaking at 48 available storefronts in Q4 2020, vacancies have returned to approximately 30—on par with mid-2019 levels."
-- Radius Real Estate, 2026 Q1 Report

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SUPPORT THE VIBRANCY OF OUR DOWNTOWN

Santa Barbara has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a downtown that is safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming for everyone.By signing our petition, you're supporting a permanent car-free State Street—a place where people, not traffic, come first.