Public Works Administration
FAQ - Streets & Transportation Operations
Why is the road closed and when will it reopen?
Please call (805) 564-5413.
How can I get a pothole repaired?
Please call the Pothole Hotline at (805) 897-2630 or go to Street and Sidewalk Repair Report
I want to report a sidewalk that was uplifted by tree roots. Who should I call?
Please call (805) 564- 5413 or go to Street and Sidewalk Repair Report
Who can I talk to about a problem on an on-ramp or at an underpass or check for current highway conditions?
Please go to the California Department of Transportation site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/.
Where can I get sandbags during a rainstorm?
Please go to http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Resident/Safety/Sandbags/ to find out about the City’s Sandbag Policy and pickup locations.
Where can I report missing or damaged signs, traffic signal problems or make a request for investigation of a public safety concern?
Please call (805) 564-5385, or go to Transportation Operations Repair Report
My view is obstructed on the roadway or my driveway by vegetation. Who should I contact?
Please call (805) 564-5385, or go to Traffic Operations Repair Report
There is a damaged or downed tree on the sidewalk or other public land. Who can remove it?
Please call the Parks Department at (805) 564-5433.
I have a downed or damaged tree on my property (or the neighbor’s property) and I want it removed.
Obstructions on private land do not fall within the City’s responsibility. They will have to be removed at your expense.