Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Purpose of the SCCRTC:

1. Set priorities for major capital improvements to our transportation infrastructure, including highways, major roads, rail and alternative transportation facilities.
2. Pursue and allocate funding for all elements of our transportation system.
3. Adopt policies to improve mobility, access and air quality.
4. Plan for future projects and programs to improve the regional transportation system while improving the region's quality of life.
5. Inform businesses and the public about alternatives to driving alone and the need to better manage our existing transportation system.
6. Conduct programs to encourage the use of alternative transportation modes.

NEWS AND UPDATES:

• Notice of Public Review and Comments: The public is invited by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to comment on the Draft Monterey Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) FFY 2008/09 to FFY 2011/12
• Press Release: Opening on the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee
• Press Release: Regional Transportation Commission Holds Off on Transportation Improvement Funding Plan
• Press Release: Transportation Sales Tax Measure to be Considered
• Public Invited to Provide Input on Transportation Projects Proposed for STIP Funds
• Transportation Funding Task Force Completes Mobility Plan
• News Release: Super Majority of Transportation Funding Task Force Approves Transportation Funding Plan (Posted 11-07)
• Transportation Funding Task Force Voter Survey Results (Posted 10-07)
• The RTC's 2006 Annual Report is now available (Posted 6-07)
• Press Release: State Board Approves $16.2 Million for Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes in Santa Cruz County (2-07)
• Press Release: Voters Approve Propositions Aimed at Funding Transportation (11-06)
• Subscribe to E-News updates about RTC's major projects (2-07)

HIGHWAY PROJECTS:

• Updated Highway Page of Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project Projects in Santa Cruz County
• Highway 1/17 Merge Lanes Project
• Highway 1 HOV Lane Widening Project
• Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project
• Subscribe to E-News updates on highway projects
• Road Conditions
• Caltrans Homepage
• Caltrans Current Highway Conditions

RAIL PROJECTS AND STUDIES:

• Rail Line Acquisition
• Recreational Rail Service
• Coastal Rail Trail
• Subscribe to E-News updates on rail projects

OTHER REPORTS, STUDIES AND PROGRAMMING:

• Audit Reports
  • FY2008 Financials
• 2006 Annual Report (Posted 6/7/07)
• Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
• State and Federal Legislative Agendas
• Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
• 2006 TMR (Transportation Monitoring Report; includes traffic counts)
• 1998 MTIS (Major Transportation Investment Study) (posted 11-05)

CHECK OUT COMMUTE SOLUTIONS!

• Commute Solutions offers instant on-line ridematching.
• Email us for more information about alternative commuting, including biking and walking.

COMMISSION MEETINGS:

• Agenda for 5/1/08 Transportation Commission Meeting
• Agenda for 5/15/08 Transportation Policy Workshop Meeting
• Highlights from the 5/1/07 Commission meeting
• Minutes and Agendas from past Commission meetings
• 2008 TC/TPW Meeting Schedule

COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Committee Descriptions and Rosters
• Committee Vacancies
• 2008 3-Month Meeting Schedule
• Bicycle Committee
• Agenda for May 12, 2008 Bicycle Committee meeting
• Packet for May 12, 2008 Bicycle Committee meeting
• Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&DTAC)
  • Agenda for May 13, 2008 meeting
  • Packet for May 13, 2008 meeting
  • E&D TAC 2006 Annual Report
  • Unmet Needs List for Transit and Paratransit (9-07)
  • 2007 Guide to Specialized Transportation
  • 2007 Guia a Sevicios de Transporte Especializado
• Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee
  • Agenda for April 10, 2008 B&A Meeting
  • The next B&A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008
• Rail Acquisition Committee
  • The May 5, 2008 Rail Acquisition Committee
    meeting is cancelled
  • The next meeting of the Rail Acquisition Committee is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Monday, June 9, 2008
• ITAC (Interagency Technical Advisory Committee)
  • Packet for the April 17, 2008 ITAC meeting
  • Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2008
• TOS (Traffic Operations System Oversight) Committee and Safe on 17 Task Force
  • Agenda for March 12, 2008 meeting

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMISSION:

• Job Opportunities
• Consulting Opportunities

POPULAR RTC PUBLICATIONS:

• Guide to Specialized Transportation
• Santa Cruz County Bikeways Map
• True Cost of Driving Brochure