East Gate Improvements Project

East Gate Improvements Project

UCSB proposes improvements to the existing roadway, ornamental landscape, and associated infrastructure at the East Gate of the Main Campus. The project proposes to install a roundabout and narrow the existing roadway, eliminating hardscape and adding landscaped area. The proposed project includes 1.63 acres of hardscape and 1.74 acres of ornamental landscaping, an increase of 0.59 acres of landscaping. This includes the removal of four Eucalyptus trees and turf from the triangular shaped landscape median. The project includes planting 28 trees, including broad canopy trees and skyline trees. Trees are proposed on the north side of Ward Memorial Boulevard, within the landscaped median, and east and south of the roundabout. Two Eucalyptus trees in the existing triangular shaped median at the existing intersection will remain in place within the center planting area in the roundabout. Other existing pine trees at the site, located adjacent to the existing wall, will also be retained. North of the proposed roadway on the east end of the project, work will be conducted within two-feet of the existing edge of the roadway on the proposed curb and roadway to avoid potential impacts to the adjacent Goleta Slough. A ten-foot wide area is included in the project site for temporary construction access south of the proposed roadway improvements. The project proposes the installation of crosswalks on the north side of the roundabout crossing Mesa Road and connecting to the existing north bluff trail and a proposed decomposed granite path to the existing university signage. The project also proposed a crosswalk on the south side of the roundabout crossing Lagoon Road and connecting to the pathway leading to Goleta Beach. A new bus dropoff is proposed on the west side of the roundabout.

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara