Santa Monica Planning

10/30/2024

Help shape Santa Monica's Cannabis Equity Program with two ways to participate:
1️⃣ Save the date for a Community Workshop, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
2️⃣ Take our survey to share ideas on how cannabis policies can support equity and ensure that opportunities in the legal cannabis industry are accessible to all. surveymonkey.com/r/6BXC82S

For more info on the program:
santamonica.gov/programs/cannabis-in-santa-monica

04/06/2023

April is Earth Month 🌍 when we show extra appreciation and love for our planet. Earth Month is an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the planet and how we can all contribute to a sustainable future.

Join Santa Monica Active Aging Pilot Program events and celebrate Earth Month by taking steps towards a greener future! We are offering six free events in April: walk-in tutoring, a bicycle safety class, a walk/transit outing, two bike rides, and a coffee chat.

Learn more about each event and sign up at: https://santamonica.gov/Programs/Active-Aging

03/27/2023

📣 Santa Monica, we want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on pedicabs on the beach bike path? Tell us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCYHVRJ survey closes on 3/31

12/28/2021

🍷 ⛔ 🛴 Don’t Sip and Scoot. Alcohol and scooting are a bad mix. Scooting under the influence is also unsafe and illegal. By walking or riding the bus to reach your next destination, we can create a safe and friendly Santa Monica!

12/14/2021

Drivers, remember to double check your blind spot and watch for bikes 🚲, e-scooters 🛴, and pedestrians 🚸. Together, let’s create a safe and friendly Santa Monica.

11/30/2021

WATCH FOR PEOPLE, NOT TEXTS. 📵
Did you know that 78% of all crashes are from distracted driving? (Source: NHTSA) Together, lets’ create a safe and friendly Santa Monica by keeping our phones down and eyes up.

11/17/2021

The primary factors for crashes in Santa Monica are people driving at unsafe speeds, failing to yield, and driving under the influence. Be the responsible driver: stick to the 25 mile per hour speed limit on local streets, watch out for pedestrians, and don't drink and drive.

10/27/2021

🚌 We're excited to announce a new way to ride to the beach! Amtrak San Joaquins now travels to and from Santa Monica.
🚏The Santa Monica Pier Thruway Bus stop, located at 1532 2nd Street, will serve as a new stop and terminus for Route 1c.
👉 https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/thruway-bus-2/route-1/

10/25/2021

Construction is officially underway for street safety upgrades on 17th Street, see what's coming soon: http://ow.ly/A1wB50GxGgH

Citing an increase in the number of cyclists and pedestrian activities since the arrival of the E Line in 2016, the City of Santa Monica is adding a protected bikeway and other safety infrastructure projects to the streets surrounding Metro's 17th St / SMC Station.

10/07/2021

Want to ditch AM traffic and teach our next generation to ? 🚲🚶‍♀‍🚸🚃🛹

Then join schools in ! ! Week (Oct 4-8), when families and students are encouraged to get to school by bike, bus, or on foot!

Visit www.santamonica.gov/saferoutes for more.

08/20/2021

The City of Santa Monica would like your help to re-envision Ocean Avenue and the way it is used by the community. A new Artist-in-Residence program, Ocean AiR, will focus on the section of Ocean Avenue between Colorado and California avenues.

To get started, please go to www.santamonica.gov/oceanair to take a three-minute online survey. Respondents will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a local business. Thank you for your participation!

HERE LA, a design practice firm, was selected to lead this arts-based community engagement process and will be incorporating urban planning, streetscape design and temporary art to help activate and beautify the street.