STAFF REPORT. MEETING DATE: November 20, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: 10

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1 STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: State of the Commute Report MEETING DATE: November 20, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: 10 STAFF CONTACT: Brian Bresolin RECOMMENDATION: Receive informational presentation of the Santa Barbara County State of the Commute report summary pamphlet. DISCUSSION: As its title implies, the State of the Commute Report provides an overview and analysis of current commute patterns affecting the Santa Barbara County region. It is intended as a resource useful for local government planning departments, transportation agencies and transit service providers, and also for anyone else interested in better understanding commuting patterns regionally. The complete State of the Commute technical report was presented to the technical advisory committees in March. As suggested by TPAC and TTAC, staff has prepared a condensed version (Attachment 1), which provides an overview of the complete technical report and is intended to be a more readable and accessible information resource for decision-makers and the general public. The summary is presented in a visually engaging newsletter format that employs bullet points, colorful charts and graphs to convey information about commute patterns. Information regarding the cost of housing, location of jobs, and transit ridership provide additional context for the commute trends. The summary then provides an overview of the commute flows from neighboring Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties into Santa Barbara County and its individual jurisdictions. Per the advisory committees suggestion, this summary version is organized by geographic sub-regions that contain a discussion of the more relevant congestion issues in the area, and organized by incorporated municipality and selected unincorporated areas highlighting commuting characteristics of those areas. Each jurisdiction s consistently formatted one-page overview summarizes travel mode, travel time and significant commute flows as well as a comparison of the in/out-commuters. COMMITTEE REVIEW: The complete draft State of the Commute technical report (located at was presented to both technical advisory committees (TPAC and TTAC) in March and the summary report first in August and then in October for final review. ATTACHMENT: 1. Santa Barbara County State of the Commute summary report

2 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute The Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Report summarizes Census based commu ng characteris cs for Santa Barbara County (popula on 429,200), its eight incorporated ci es, other unincorporated communi es, and interregional commu ng to and from neighboring Ventura and San Luis Obispo Coun es. Regional Jobs Housing Imbalance A primary influence on commu ng is the rela onship between where people live and where they work. This rela onship has become an increasingly important issue locally as the spa al mismatch between jobs and affordable housing is causing growing numbers of workers to reside farther from their workplaces. Regionally, this trend is evident with large numbers of commuters traveling daily from housing in Ventura, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and the Santa Ynez Valley to jobs on the South Coast. Commu ng between San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria con nues despite a rela ve jobs housing balance. NORTH COUNTY SOUTH COAST SANTA BARBARA COUNTY The intra county jobs housing imbalance leads to increased transporta on demands on U.S. 101 and State Route 154, with a consequent increase in conges on. Jobs for South Coast and North County Source: Census ACS The one way commute distance for workers who live in Santa Maria and work on the South Coast is: Approximately 65 miles and takes 75 minutes. Equates to approximately 650 hours of me spent in travel an nually. Is approximately 30% of a nor mal 2,080 hour work year. Equivalent to 16.2 weeks of vaca on. November 2014 Page 1

3 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Conges on The inter county commuter imbalance also significantly reduces travel speeds on U.S. 101 during peak commute mes as commuters from Ventura County travel to and from South Coast jobs. Current traffic on U.S. 101 southbound already exceeds capacity from Olive Mill to Padaro Lane and Turnpike to Mission. Other northbound and southbound segments of 101 are currently approaching capacity and remain slow during peak periods. Conges on is also an issue locally for many communi es. State Route 246 in the Santa Ynez Valley is o en congested due to increasing visitor ac vi es. In the Santa Maria Valley, the slow transport of agricultural products through the central urban areas and State Route 166 also causes conges on. In the Lompoc Valley, State Route 1 traffic can be slow during peak commute periods. The con nued reliance on single occupant vehicles and the limited availability of alterna ve modes of travel such as rail or carpooling lanes adds to the conges on during peak commute mes. South Coast Hwy 101, 2010 (4 6 PM) Peak Period Traffic Volume Housing Price Differen al, N/S Santa Barbara, Ventura and S.L.O. County Median Gross Rent and Cost/sq.., S.B. County Ci es, Ventura, and S.L.O. County Source: SBCAG Regional Transporta on Plan Source: California Associa on of Realtors, UCSB Economic Forecast, 2014 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Zillow Online Research Data, 7/14 (Buellton, Solvang N/A) Housing Costs Differences in housing costs help to explain the large number of people who choose to reside far from their workplaces on the South Coast, increasing the lengths of their work trips. Median home prices on the South Coast are over 100% higher than those in Ventura County and are 210% higher than those in North County. The jobs housing imbalance and housing cost differen al are not the whole story. For example, commu ng from S.L.O. County to Santa Maria has grown despite a rela ve jobs housing balance. Drive a li le; save a lot may appeal to workers who believe the cost of housing on the South Coast is out of their reach. Workers may fail to appreciate the cost of the commute itself in me, money, pollu on, and stress. November 2014 Page 2

4 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Development Ac vity The SBCAG 2040 Regional Transporta on Plan and Sustainable Community Strategy encourages more housing growth on the South Coast to locate homes near jobs and reduce long distance commu ng. However, if past trends con nue, the majority of housing development in the nearfuture will con nue in North County jurisdic ons, especially in Santa Maria. More affordable housing op ons in the North County will con nue to a ract workers from the more costly South Coast housing market. The majority of new commercial development and the resul ng jobs are an cipated in Santa Maria as well as Goleta. More employment opportuni es in the North County could help to alleviate longer commutes to the South Coast for jobs. Transit Transit ridership spiked in FY 2008/09, likely due to increases in fuel prices. This increase is consistent with Census results that suggest an overall increase in transit use for commute trips. Total transit ridership in the County grew by approximately 2 million riders annually or 26% from FY 1999/00 to FY 2009/10. Annual Countywide Transit Ridership FY 1997/98 to FY 12/13 Source: Transit providers Residen al Units Approved by Jurisdic on in 2013 Commercial Square Feet Approved by Jurisdic on in 2013 Source: SBCAG Conges on Management Program, Local Staff Residen al Building Ac vity, Single Family Units Permi ed Source: Construc on Industry Research Board, UCSB Economic Forecast 2014 Transit commute trips increased from North County jurisdic ons to jobs on the South Coast (Clean Air Express) as well as between Ventura and South Santa Barbara County. The largest annual percentage transit ridership increases from 2000 to 2010 occurred for the following: Guadalupe Flyer increased by 51,994 riders or 152%. Clean Air Express increased by 93,690 riders or 101%. S.M. Area Transit increased by 534,048 riders or 94%. S.Y. Valley Transit increased by 21,422 riders or 91% In this same period, the S.B. Metropolitan Transit District, the South Coast s largest transit provider, increased by 853,083 riders or 12%. The Vista Coastal Express began service in FY 01/02 and has shown an increase of 230,156 riders or 487% by 2010, and the Breeze began in FY 05/06 increasing by 12,918 riders or 35% by Overall transit ridership has nonetheless declined since the peak in FY 08/09 by 824,770 riders or 8.0% by FY 12/13, likely due to the economic recession, job loss and lower fuel prices. November 2014 Page 3

5 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Countywide The year 2010 outcommu ng from: Countywide Commute The daily commute into Santa Barbara County from S.L.O. County to the north and Ventura County to the south is significant, o en causing conges on during peak commute periods. Ventura County to S.B. County is approximately 11,360 commuters/day. S.L.O. County to S.B. County is approximately 8,245 commuters/day. By comparison, workers out commu ng from S.B. County to Ventura County are far lower at 1,865 commuters/day. Outcommu ng to S.L.O. County is roughly balanced at 7,220 commuters/day. In response to the housing cost differen al, and other factors, incommu ng to S.B. County grew drama cally from 2000 to 2010 by more than 25% in the case of commu ng from Ventura County. Commute Trends The year 2000 out commute flow from Ventura County to S.B. County was 9,009 commuters/day. By 2010, the number of commuters had increased by 2,351 commuters/day or 26% over the ten year period. The year 2000 out commute flow from S.L.O. County to S.B. County was 7,480 commuters/ day. By 2010, the number of commuters had increased by 765 commuters/day or 10% over the ten year period. The majority of the commuter increase is to Santa Maria. Commute Trends to S. Coast The year 2000 out commute flow from Ventura County to: the City of Santa Barbara was 3,635 commuters/day compared to 5,520 in 2010, an increase of 1,185 commuters/day or 52% over the ten year period. the City of Carpinteria was 1,600 commuters/day compared to 2,155 in 2010, an increase of 555 or commuters or 34% over the ten year period. Commute from Ventura County to S.B. County San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County +8,425 Santa Barbara County +11,360 Ventura County Commute from S.L.O. County to S.B. County the Goleta Valley was 1,649 in commuters/day. Commu ng to the City of Goleta (incorporated in 2002) was 1,345 in commuters/day in November 2014 Page 4

6 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Countywide Commute Trends S.L.O. County to North S.B. County Commute Trends Ventura County to South Coast Jurisdic ons The out commute flow from S.L.O. County to Santa Maria increased most significantly from 4,549 commuters/day in 2000 to 5,425 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 876 or 19% over the ten year period. Many of these commuters live in the nearby community of Nipomo and work in Santa Maria. Commute Trends Commute from S.B. County Meanwhile, the year 2000 out commute flow from S.B. County to Ventura County of 2,419 in commuters/day dropped to 1,865 in 2010, a decrease of 554 commuters/day or 22.9% over the ten year period. This decrease is likely temporary, a result of jobs lost during the economic downturn. Long term projec ons s ll show increases as the overall workforce con nues to grow. The year 2000 out commute flow from S.B. County to S.L.O. County was 5,045 commuters/day compared to 7,220 in 2010, an increase of 2,175 commuters/day or 43% over the ten year period. San Luis Obispo County +7,220 Ventura County +1,865 Santa Barbara County S.L.O. County to Santa Maria Commute Flow, 2000 and 2010 S.B. County to S.L.O. and Ventura County Commute Flow, 2010 November 2014 Page 5

7 Santa Barbara County State of the Commute Countywide Countywide The majority of commuters in the county drive alone to work, contribu ng to conges on during peak commute mes. In 2010, the drive alone mode has the highest countywide percentage of all travel modes to work with 133,740 commuters/day or 67%, followed by carpoolers with 30,975 commuters/ day or 15%. The public transit mode has 7,535 commuters/day or 4% of all modes. The bike mode has 6,830 commuters/ day or 3% of all modes. The walking mode has 8,740 commuters/day or 4% of all modes. The highest propor on of commuters (43%) have a short travel me of less than 15 minutes. Six percent have a travel me over 60 minutes, which includes those commu ng from outside the County. The mean travel me is 21 minutes. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 Change in Alterna ve Commu ng Modes Public transit, bike, walk and carpool mode trips combined increased by 15% or 7,250 commuters/day, from 46,830 commuters/day in 2000 to 54,080 in Travel Time (In Minutes, All Modes) for S.B. County Workers, 2010 Between 2000 and 2010, public transit use increased 5%, significantly more than other alterna ve modes. Shi ing from driving alone to an alterna ve mode reduces conges on, commu ng costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. For many commuters, short trips can be accomplished by walking, biking, or local transit. For longer trips carpooling and inter regional bus service are good op ons. Public transit commutes increased from 4,360 to 7,535 commuters/day in 2010, from 9% to 14% of the alterna ve modes. Bike commutes increased from 4,855 to 6,830 commuters/day in 2010, from 10% to 13% of the alterna ve modes. Walking commutes increased from 7,200 to 8,742 commuters/day in 2010, from 15% to 16% of the alterna ve modes. Carpool commutes increased from 30,415 to 30,975 commuters/day in 2010, but declined from 65% to 57% of the alterna ve modes. Note: Travel Time data does not include a distance factor and as a result does not account for the me lost in conges on. Travel me data includes those workers 16 years and over who do not work at home. November 2014 Page 6

8 What SBCAG Does The Santa Barbara County Associa on of Governments (SBCAG), in its capacity as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organiza on and Regional Transporta on Planning Agency for Santa Barbara County, is responsible under Federal and State law for developing transporta on plans and programs for the region through a con nuing, coopera ve, and comprehensive planning process carried out in coopera on with other State, regional and local agencies. SBCAG s governing Board of Directors consists of the five members of the County Board of Supervisors plus one City Council representa ve from each of the eight ci es within the county. SBCAG is the County s Local Transporta on Authority and uses Measure A funds to implement projects that address conges on problems. Further informa on can be found on the SBCAG Measure A website. SBCAG offers a variety of commuter services through its Traffic Solu ons division. As Santa Barbara County's regional rideshare organiza on, Traffic Solu ons encourages commuters to choose commu ng op ons other than driving to work alone through marke ng and public outreach, incen ve programs, and by ac ng as an informa on resource. Call the Traffic Solu ons help line at SAVE for informa on about carpooling, vanpooling, biking, or to have a free Santa Barbara County bike or transit map sent to you. Commu ng summaries providing detail for ci es and unincorporated areas are located at the links below: Santa Maria Valley Santa Ynez Valley Lompoc Valley South Coast Data Sources The accompanying technical report and local commu ng summaries are also available on the SBCAG website Census page. Commu ng data is used for a variety of purposes, including planning for ride sharing, transit and capital expenditures and es ma ng future travel pa erns. This summary report provides commu ng data from the Census American Community Survey Transporta on Planning Package, released on October 2013, and evaluates this data (for workers 16 and over) in Santa Barbara County between 2000 and The Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics data, released annually, is an alternate source for home to work flow data from the Census Bureau. This program has built a set of data files using administra ve informa on and is described and compared with the Census American Community Survey in the technical report associated with this summary. Although not compared here, the two data sets are broadly consistent in their results.

9 Lompoc Valley Region Increasing numbers of Lompoc Valley residents are commu ng to jobs on the South Coast and in the Santa Ynez Valley. The major employment concentra on of Lompoc lies in the retail/commercial strip development along H Street and Ocean Avenue. Much of the exis ng traffic in the Lompoc area is oriented toward Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), South Coast commuters and along the concentra on of commercial development bordering H Street and Ocean Avenue. Improved access to Lompoc from Highway 246 across the Santa Ynez River by providing a bridge raised above flood level with wider shoulders that can safely accommodate vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Improved traffic safety and opera ons on SR 246 between Buellton and Lompoc by adding passing lanes and turning lanes between Purisima and Domingos Roads. Lompoc City Intersec ons Conges on Level Year 2013 (9 Total) Major transporta on issues in the Lompoc region include: SR 1 north of Central Ave and south of SR 246, where traffic is slow due to commuters returning to residen al neighborhoods south and north of the City. Source: SBCAG Travel Trends Report Slow agricultural traffic on SR 246; and lack of direct freeway access to a growing urbanized area. Levels of Service (LOS) Source: SBCAG Conges on Management Program (CMP) Intersec ons and Road Segments Performance, Levels of Service (LOS) A=Excellent to E=Poor November 2014 Page 1

10 Lompoc Valley Region City of Lompoc Lompoc has a higher propor on of commuters that bike to work, compared to other North County ci es Lompoc has a low jobshousing ra o of 0.75 jobs/ unit. The City also has a low propor on of total county wide jobs, 10,805 or 5.4%, (24.4% are in educa onal, health, and social services), compared to 14,416 housing units or 9.4% of the county wide total. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 Out commute Flows from Lompoc (2010) In commute Flows (2010) Commu ng from Lompoc to jobs in the Santa Ynez Valley has increased significantly. A significant propor on of its workers are outcommu ng, taking advantage of lower local housing costs while commu ng to jobs elsewhere, especially on the South Coast. The most significant year 2010 outcommute flow is from Lompoc to Santa Barbara, some 1,915 commuters/day. The 2010 combined out commute flows from Lompoc to the South Coast jurisdic ons of Santa Barbara and Goleta were 3,030 commuters/day. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Lompoc to Santa Ynez was 130 commuters/ day, compared to 975 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 845 commuters or 650.0%. Thirteen percent of commuters have a travel me over 60 minutes, many to the South Coast. The mean travel me is 26 minutes, the highest of all the ci es. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Lompoc Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 2

11 Santa Maria Valley Region As the fastest growing area in Santa Barbara County, the Santa Maria region, par cularly the City of Santa Maria, will be the focus of new job growth in the North County if past growth trends con nue, given its large labor market and the availability of rela vely affordable housing. Major transporta on issues in this region include: The inadequacy of some U.S. 101 interchanges Be eravia, McCoy, and SR 135 to handle an cipated traffic. Intersec on improvements on SR 166 at SR 1, Black Road, and U.S. 101 to improve opera ons to and from SR 166; and the need for con nued highway maintenance on SR 1 through the City of Guadalupe. Source: SBCAG Conges on Management Program (CMP) Truck transport of hazardous materials and agricultural products through central urban areas. Inadequate freeway access in developing areas. Slow agricultural traffic on SR 166 near Guadalupe. Levels of Service (LOS) Intersec ons and Road Segments Performance, Levels of Service (LOS) A=Excellent to E=Poor Santa Maria Valley Intersec ons Conges on Level Year 2013 (35 Total) Source: SBCAG Travel Trends Report November 2014 Page 1

12 Santa Maria Valley Region City of Guadalupe A third of Guadalupe commuters use alterna ve modes of transporta on to work. Guadalupe has an imbalance of jobs and housing with a jobshousing ra o of only 0.58 jobs/unit. Guadalupe has 1,100 jobs or 0.5% of the county wide total, (26.8% are in the agriculture category) compared to 1,887 housing units or 1.2% of the county wide total. A significant propor on of Guadalupe workers out commute to Santa Maria. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 The 2010 out commute flow from Guadalupe to Santa Maria is significant, some 1,285 commuters/ day in The 2010 out commute flow from Guadalupe to areas in San Luis Obispo County is 600 commuters/day. Also significant are outcommutes to unincorporated agricultural areas in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Guadalupe to Santa Maria was 940 commuters/day, compared to 1,285 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 345 commuters or 36.7%. In commute Flows Out commute Flows from Guadalupe (2010) The highest propor on of commuters (53%) have a travel me between 15 to 29 minutes, many to the City of Santa Maria and nearby agricultural areas. The mean travel me is 22 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Guadalupe Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 2

13 Santa Maria Valley Region Orcu Orcu has limited jobs, so many workers commute to adjacent Santa Maria for employment. Orcu has the highest propor on of commuters countywide that drive alone. Orcu has a low jobshousing ra o of 0.34 jobs/unit. Orcu has 3,810 jobs or 1.9% of the county wide total, (32.7% are in the educa on, health and social services categories), compared to 11,133 housing units or 7.3% of the countywide total. A significant propor on of its workers outcommute to Santa Maria. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 The most significant year 2010 out commute flow is from Orcu to Santa Maria, some 5,870 commuters/day. Also significant is the outcommute flow to Vandenberg AFB. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Orcu to Santa Barbara was 730 commuters/day, compared to 580 commuters/day in 2010, a decline of 150 commuters or 20.5%. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Orcu to Santa Ynez was 45 commuters/day, compared to 130 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 85 commuters or 188.8%. Out commute Flows from Orcu (2010) In commute Flows (2010) The highest propor on of commuters (38%) has a short travel me between 5 to 14 minutes, many to the City Santa Maria. Eight percent of commuters have a travel me over 60 minutes, many to the South Coast. The mean travel me is 22 minutes. Travel Time (In Minutes, All Modes) for Orcu Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 3

14 Santa Maria Valley Region City of Santa Maria Santa Maria has the highest propor on of commuters countywide that carpool. Commute trips from Santa Maria to S.L.O. County are significant. Santa Maria has a balance of jobs and housing with a 1.49 jobs/unit and a significant propor on of workers living and working in the city. Santa Maria has a propor onal balance of 42,180 jobs or 21% of the county wide total, (21.0% are in the educa on, health and social services categories), compared to 28,294 housing units or 19% of the county wide total. Although there is a balance of jobs and housing, there are more in commu ng workers than out commu ng workers. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) Out commute Flows from Santa Maria (2010) The year 2010 out commute flow from Santa Maria is 1,020 commuters/day to Santa Barbara, 350 to Goleta, and 580 to Santa Ynez. There is also a significant outcommute flow to Vandenberg AFB and the Chumash Casino,. The year 2000 out commute flow from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo County was 3,038 commuters/day, compared to 3,485 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 447 or 14.7%. The year 2000 out commute flow from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara was 1,215 commuters/day, compared to 1,020 commuters/day in 2010, a decrease of 195 or 16.0%. The year 2000 out commute flow from Santa Maria to Santa Ynez was 45 commuters/day, compared to 580 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 535 or 1,188.0%. The highest propor on of commuters (34%) has a travel me between 5 to 14 minutes, many to VAFB and nearby agricultural areas. The mean travel me is 22 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for S.M. Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 4

15 Santa Ynez Valley Region State Route 246 is the principal arterial in the region and the major access route into and out of the City of Solvang and the nearby communi es. The Chumash Casino Resort, located between the City of Solvang and the unincorporated community of Santa Ynez, is a significant visitor des na on. With its gaming and entertainment venues and over 1,500 employees, the Chumash Casino generates traffic that affects SR 246 and SR 154 in both direc ons. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians provides shu le service from Goleta, Lompoc, and Santa Maria to provide an alterna ve means of travel for its employees and patrons. The majority of Casino employees are required to take shu les to and from work, which helps to reduce traffic conges on. Levels of Service (LOS) The traffic due to the Casino and other visitor ac vi es in the Santa Ynez Valley has added to the traffic generated by nearby Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. According to the California Department of Educa on, the school had an enrollment of 1,008 for 2013/14. As the district serves a large area, many students travel long distances. Traffic is congested on SR 246 during the weekdays when students arrive in the morning around 8:30 and are released around 3:00 PM. SR 246 also sees long distance commuter traffic as it serves as an alterna ve (to US 101 and SR 1) route between the Lompoc region and the South Coast. Major transporta on issues in this region include: The reliance on SR 246 as Main Street in Solvang and Buellton. The need for opera onal improvements at the Highway 246/Alamo Pintado intersec on. Heavy volumes of recrea onal traffic on weekends. The lack of an alternate east/west route. The concentra on of traffic, o en tourist traffic, on SR 246 through Solvang has led to worsening conges on at signalized intersec ons. Traffic on Alisal Road at Copenhagen Drive is o en congested due to heavy pedestrian crossings on Alisal Road and tour buses seeking parking. Source: SBCAG Conges on Management Program (CMP) Intersec ons and Road Segments Performance, Levels of Service (LOS) A=Excellent to E=Poor Santa Ynez Valley Intersec ons Conges on Level, 2013 (7 Total) Source: SBCAG Travel Trends Report November 2014 Page 1

16 Santa Ynez Valley Region City of Buellton Buellton has the highest propor on of commuters using public transporta on, compared to the other S.B. County ci es. Buellton has a balance of jobs and housing with a jobs housing ra o of 1.39 jobs/unit. Buellton has 2,565 jobs or 1.3% of the county wide total (21.6% are in the accommoda on and food services categories), compared to 1,845 housing units or 1.2% of the county wide total. Buellton has a balance of in and out commuters. Many commuters work at nearby jobs in the Santa Ynez Valley. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 The most significant year 2010 outcommute flow is from Buellton to Solvang, with some 380 commuters/day. Also significant are local out commute flows to unincorporated areas in the Santa Ynez Valley. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Buellton to Santa Ynez was 275 commuters/day, compared to 380 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 105 commuters/day or 38.1% over the 10 year period. In commute Flows (2010) Out commute Flows from Buellton (2010) Commu ng from Buellton to jobs in other Santa Ynez Valley areas has increased significantly. The highest propor on of commuters (31%) has a travel me between 5 and 14 minutes, many commu ng to Solvang. The mean travel me is 23 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Buellton Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 2

17 Santa Ynez Valley Region Santa Ynez Santa Ynez has a high propor on of commuters walking to work, compared to public transporta on use or bicycling. In commu ng to Santa Ynez has increased from all jurisdic ons. Santa Ynez has a jobshousing ra o of 2.12 jobs/ unit, sugges ng a job rich area. Santa Ynez has 4,000 jobs or 2.0% of the county wide total (47.0% are in the accommoda on and food services categories), and 1,886 housing units or 1.2% of the county wide total. Santa Ynez has a significant propor on of incommuters compared to out commuters and resident workers. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) Out commute Flows from Santa Ynez (2010) The most significant year 2010 out commute flow from Santa Ynez is to Santa Barbara, with some 460 commuters/day. Also significant are outcommute flows to other unincorporated areas in the Santa Ynez Valley and to the Chumash Casino. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Santa Ynez to Goleta Valley was 165 commuters/day. The year 2010 out commute flow to the City of Goleta is 90 commuters/day. The year 2000 incommute flow to Santa Ynez from the South Coast and North County jurisdic ons combined was 548 commuters/day compared to 2,315 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 1,767 commuters or 322% over the ten year period. The highest propor on of commuters (52%) has a short travel me of less than 15 minutes, many to the adjacent communi es of Buellton and Solvang. Twenty six percent have a travel me of 30 to 44 minutes, many to the South Coast. The mean travel me is 20 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Santa Ynez Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 3

18 Santa Ynez Valley Region City of Solvang Of all the jurisdic ons countywide, Solvang has the highest propor on of those that work at home. Solvang has a balance of jobs and housing with a jobs housing ra o of 1.27 jobs/unit. Solvang has 3,145 jobs or 1.6% of the county wide total (22.7% are in the retail trade category) compared to 2,485 housing units or 1.6% of the county wide total. However, the city has a significant propor on of in commuters from lower housing cost areas. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) The most significant year 2010 out commute flow is from Solvang to Santa Barbara with 360 commuters/day. Also significant are outcommute flows to unincorporated areas in the Santa Ynez Valley. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Solvang to Santa Ynez was 170 commuters/day compared to 320 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 150 commuters or 88.0% over the ten year period. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Solvang to Santa Barbara was 290 commuters/day compared to 360 commuters/day in 2010, an increase of 70 commuters or 24.1% over the ten year period. Out commute Flows from Solvang (2010) The highest propor on of commuters (56%) has a short travel me of less than 15 minutes. The mean travel me is 39 minutes, one of the highest in the county. Travel Time Minutes, All Modes) for Solvang Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 4

19 South Coast Region Region Future land use development will add to the exis ng vehicle traffic on local streets and regional transporta on facili es, and lower driver s level of service at many intersec ons and interchanges in the Goleta and Santa Barbara area. Currently proposed development projects include redevelopment of the City of Goleta Old Town area, development of lands within the City's airport area, development of the Cabrillo Business Park, and construc on at UCSB. The lack of con nuous alterna ve frontage roads along the freeway has exacerbated the freeway conges on problem. When accidents occur, long vehicle queues and addi onal delays result. Major transporta on issues in this region include: High volumes of interregional commu ng by Ventura County residents to jobs on the South Coast; South Coast Intersec ons Conges on Level Year 2013 (70 Total) High volumes of commuters, as well as interregional through traffic, truck traffic, and weekend recrea onal travel on U.S. 101 all contribute to exis ng traffic conges on and low levels of service from Turnpike Avenue south through Santa Barbara, the Montecito/ Summerland unincorporated area, and the City of Carpinteria; The need to provide addi onal capacity on the U.S. 101 corridor that is mul modal in its approach including highway, transit and rail strategies. Source: SBCAG Travel Trends Report Source: SBCAG Conges on Management Program (CMP) Levels of Service (LOS) Intersec ons and Road Segments Performance, Levels of Service (LOS) A=Excellent to E=Poor November 2014 Page 1

20 South Coast Region City of Carpinteria Carpinteria has twice as many commuters that bike to work compared to either walking or public transit. Carpinteria has a jobshousing ra o of 1.16 jobs per/unit. Carpinteria has 6,320 jobs or 3.1% of the county wide total, (19.5% are in manufacturing), compared to 5,429 housing units or 3.6% of the county wide total. Carpinteria has a higher propor on of outcommuters compared to in commuters and resident workers. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) The most significant year 2010 out commute flow is from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara with 2,135 commuters/day. Also significant are local out commute flows from Carpinteria to agricultural areas and greenhouses in the unincorporated Carpinteria Valley. The year 2010 incommute from Ventura County to Carpinteria is 2,155 commuters/day. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley combined was 2,930 commuters/day. Out commute Flows from Carpinteria (2010) The highest propor on of commuters (38%) has a short travel me between 15 to 29 minutes. At 20 minutes, the mean travel me is higher than both Santa Barbara and Goleta, in part due to local conges on on the 101 freeway. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Carpinteria Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 2

21 South Coast Region City of Goleta A quarter of Goleta commuters use alterna ve modes of transporta on to work. Commuters to and from Goleta and Santa Barbara are roughly equivalent. Goleta has a jobshousing ra o of 1.90 jobs/unit, sugges ng a job rich area. Goleta has 21,765 jobs represen ng 10.8% of the county wide total, (23% are in educa onal, health and social services categories), compared to 11,472 housing units or 7.5% of the county wide total. The largest propor on of Goleta in commuters are from other South Coast jurisdic ons. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) The most significant year 2010 out commute flow from Goleta is to Santa Barbara with 6,160 commuters/day. Another significant year 2010 out commute flow from Goleta is to UCSB/ Isla Vista with some 510 commuters/day. Significant year 2010 incommute flows to Goleta are from Santa Barbara with 5,240 commuters/ day, from Lompoc with 1,115 commuters/day, and from Ventura County with 1,345 commuters/ day. Out commute Flows from Goleta(2010) Similar to Santa Barbara, the highest propor on of commuters (50%) has a short travel me of less than 15 minutes and one of the lowest propor ons of travel me over 30 minutes. The mean travel me is 16 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, All Modes) for Goleta Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 3

22 South Coast Region City of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara has the highest propor on (28%), among South Coast ci es, of commuters that take alterna ve modes of transporta on to work. Santa Barbara has a jobshousing ra o of 1.76 jobs/ unit sugges ng a job rich area. Santa Barbara has 66,435 jobs or 33.0% of the county wide total, (24.7% are in educa onal, health and social services categories) compared to 37,820 housing units or 24.7% of the county wide total. Santa Barbara has a low propor on of outcommuters compared to in commuters and resident workers. Mode of Transporta on to Work, 2010 In commute Flows (2010) Out commute Flows from Santa Barbara (2010) The majority of workers are South Coast residents, however, in commuters from Ventura County are significant and number 5,520 commuters/day. The most significant year 2010 out commute flow from Santa Barbara is to the City of Goleta with 5,240 commuters/day. The year 2000 outcommute flow from Santa Barbara to Goleta Valley (includes the City of Goleta in year 2000) was 6,830 commuters/day. Santa Barbara and other South Coast workers, for the most part, commute within the South Coast. The highest propor on of commuters (52%) has a short travel me of less than 15 minutes, many working for South Coast employers. The mean travel me is 16 minutes. Santa Barbara has a low propor on of longer travel mes over 30 minutes. Travel Time (Minutes, all Modes) for S.B. Commuters, 2010 November 2014 Page 4