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Lompoc California - Lompoc Active Transportation Program Event on March 14 05 March 2024 ( news )
Lompoc , state California ( By Press Release office)
Mar 05,2024
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LOMPOC , CA , March 5 , 2024 -
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 . ”
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