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:

• Media Release: Highway 1/17 Landscaping project begins next month
• Draft 2010 RTP and SEIR now available- Public Hearing April 1, 9:30 a.m. at County Board of Supervisors Chamber, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. Comments due April 19.
• Draft Unmet Specialized Transportation Needs List available for review. RTC to discuss at May 6, 2010 meeting
• Media Release: RTC to request state funds to acquire the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
• Media Release: Commision Considers Possible Second Round of Economic Recovery Funding
• The RTC Announces the Watercolor Art of Yelena Joy
• Projects Selected by RTC for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds:
• Project List
• Map of ARRA Projects
• Economy's negative impact on sales tax revenues affects transportation projects/programs. Staff report to the 10/1/09 RTC meeting detailing budget amendments.
• Hwy 1 Auxiliary Lanes Project Final Environmental Document now available
• Safe on 17 Ten-Year Anniversary Event Photo Collage
• Media Release: New Agreement Reached with Union Pacific for Rail Line Acquisition
• Subscribe to E-News updates about RTC's major projects

HIGHWAY PROJECTS:

• Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project: Draft Environmental Document and Open House/Public Hearing
• Highway 1/17 Merge Lanes Project
• Highway 1 HOV Lane Widening 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
  • FY08/09 Financials
    • Single Audit Report
    • Audit Report
  • FY07/08 Financials
  • FY06/07 Financials
• 2006 Annual Report (Posted 6-07)
• 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)
• Caltrans' interactive California Transportation Plan 2035; provides feedback on goals, policies, and strategies for the state's future transportation system
• Transportation Funding Task Force’s adopted Mobility Plan (Posted 11-07)

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COMMISSION MEETINGS:

• Agenda for the 3/4/10 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
• Agenda for the 3/18/10 Transportation Policy Workshop
• Highlights from the 3/4/10 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
• Minutes and Agendas from past RTC meetings and workshops
• 2010 RTC/TPW Annual Meeting Schedule

RTC COMMITTEES:

• Committee Descriptions and Rosters
• Committee Vacancies
• 2009 3-Month Meeting Schedule
• Sustainable Transportation & Access Rating System Technical Advisory Committee (STARS TAC)
• Agenda for the 2/5/10 STARS TAC meeting
• Bicycle Committee
• The 3/8/10 Bicycle Committee meeting has been cancelled
• The next Bicycle Committee meeting will be held on 4/12/10 at 6:30 pm
• Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&DTAC)
  • Agenda for the 2/9/10 E&D TAC meeting
  • Packet for the 2/9/10 E&D TAC meeting
  • E&D TAC 2007 Annual Report
  • Draft Unmet Specialized Transportation Needs List available for review. RTC to discuss at May 6, 2010 meeting. (02-23-2010)
  • 2007 Guide to Specialized Transportation (updated with addendum 12/18/09)
  • 2007 Guia a Servicios de Transporte Especializado
• Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee
  • Agenda for the 02/11/10 B&A Meeting
  • Packet for the 02/11/10 B&A Meeting
• Rail Acquisition Committee
  • The 10/5/09 Rail Acquisition Committee
    meeting is cancelled
  • Next meeting scheduled for 2:00 pm on 11/9/09
• ITAC (Interagency Technical Advisory Committee)
  • Agenda for 3/18/10 ITAC meeting
  • Packet for 3/18/10 ITAC meeting
• TOS (Traffic Operations System Oversight) Committee and Safe on 17 Task Force
  • Agenda for 9/16/09 meeting
• Past Committees

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMISSION:

• Job Opportunities
• Consulting Opportunities
• Art Exhibit Opportunities

POPULAR RTC PUBLICATIONS:

• Guide to Specialized Transportation (updated with addendum 12/18/09)
• Santa Cruz County Bikeways Map