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Big Sur Byways Organization Meeting, 11/19

Join the County of Monterey for the quarterly BSBO meeting on November 19, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm . During the meeting, Caltrans will be providing a presentation on the update to the Coast Highway Management Plan (CHMP). Participants are welcome to join in person or on Zoom. 

  • Coast Highway Management Plan (CHMP) Update
    • Caltrans is committed to resilience and ensuring the best experience of Big Sur Highway 1 for visitors and the community that lives there.  In addition to the extensive efforts to keep the road open after emergencies, we also have a long-term vision for sustainability.
    • With the support of PROTECT federal funds, we will update this very important document.
    • By revising this planning effort, we can ensure the preservation of the natural beauty and ecological integrity of Big Sur while enhancing the visitor experience and safeguarding the livelihoods of those who call this stunning coast home.
  • Creating a comprehensive approach to address multifaceted challenges, such as:
    • Climate Change
    • Increased visitor demand
    • Emergency response strategies
    • Coastal access
    • Resiliency
    • Prioritizing Safety
  • There will be robust public engagement as part of the revision effort.  The Big Sur Byways Organization will be a focal point to this effort.

Big Sur Lodge 47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920 Or Zoom Link: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/95644124323 , Dial in: +1 669 219 2599

Meeting ID: 956 4412 4323

Members of the public who wish to make a general public comment for items not on the day’s agenda may submit their comment via email, preferably limited to 250 words or less, to bsbo@countyofmonterey.govor scariotk1@countyofmonterey.gov .


Maia Carroll
Communications Management Analyst IIIPublic Information Officer168 W. Alisal Street 3rd FloorSalinas, CA 93901carrollm@countyofmonterey.gov(831) 796-3092
Hello,

The Big Sur Byways Organization will be meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm. The meeting will be held at a new location, the Big Sur Lodge (47225 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920) and will be available on Zoom as well. Please see the attached notice which includes the Zoom instructions.

Join Zoom Meeting at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/95644124323
Webinar ID: 956 4412 4323
Or Join by Phone at +1 669 219 2599

Any and all persons interested in participating in the meeting are encouraged to submit comments via email to bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov by 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the Big Sur Byways Organization Meeting to facilitate distribution of the comments to the officers.  Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. We look forward to seeing you all then.

Warmly,
Katie
Katie Scariot, (she/her) or (they/them)
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Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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