The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) initiated a Climate Resilience Study (Study) for locations on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) corridor to understand potential impacts to future transportation uses, including an interim trail in the short term and passenger and freight rail alongside a trail in the long term. Community members […]
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released the Final 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Commission will consider adoption of both the Final RTP and EIR at its June 11, 9 a.m. meeting. The 2050 RTP is a long-range (25 year) transportation plan for the Santa Cruz County area. The plan assesses the transportation challenges we face now and those […]
The informal parking area on the coast side of Highway 1 near the town of Davenport will temporarily close for approximately six months beginning in early May to allow for construction of the North Coast Rail Trail, associated parking lot improvements and a new formal pedestrian crossing of Highway 1. Construction activities include, but are […]
A project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges continues this week. On Sunday, April 19, crews will close the southbound Highway 1 onramp at Park Ave. The southbound Park Ave. onramp is scheduled to be closed for approximately […]
Este es un mensaje bilingüe. Por favor, lea a continuación. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking input on transit needs in Santa Cruz County. What transit and/or specialized transportation services are needed in Santa Cruz County? Are there places you would like to get to on transit, but cannot? What would […]
January 14, 2026 MISSION: SCCRTC develops and delivers transportation solutions for a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community. As we look back on 2025, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is grateful for a year of steady progress and strong community partnership, from advancing both the long-term vision for the region and the RTC-owned branch […]
At its meeting on Thursday, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) voted in favor of developing the Interim Trail (trail in place of existing tracks) for Coastal Rail Trail Segments 9-11 on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) while continuing long-term planning for future passenger rail on the line. This change is […]
Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project FINAL Project Concept Report Now Available for Viewing!
Curious about passenger rail and trail in Santa Cruz County?The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Final Draft Concept Report for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Project. Over the last several months, the RTC engaged with various advisory committees, agencies and partners, stakeholders […]
The Santa Cruz County Rural Highway Safety Action Plan (RHSP) seeks to enhance safety for all users of the County’s six conventional highways: specifically, Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz city limits, Highway 9, Highway 236, Highway 35, and Highways 129 and 152 outside the City of Watsonville city limits, which collectively function as […]
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