The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has completed storm damage work on the New Brighton Railroad Bridge over New Brighton Road along the Santa Cruz Branch Line corridor. Construction activity began in December to repair damage that occurred from a fallen tree during the severe 2023 winter storms. Repairs were done on the bridge’s walkway and handrails which are utilized for maintenance […]
Read MoreA project to construct northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 will result in the full closure of McGregor Drive between Park Avenue and State Park Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting. The upcoming closure is the first of […]
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At its monthly meeting on Thursday, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) voted to approve a series of staff recommendations including terminating its Administration, Coordination, and License Agreement (ACL) with Progressive Rail, Inc., based in Lakeville, Minnesota. The termination action is necessary to move forward with development of transportation solutions along the RTC-owned […]
Read MoreThe Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), in partnership with Caltrans and local agencies, is pleased to announce the new Capitola Avenue Overcrossing at Highway 1 opened to the public today. This vital new crossing is the first completed component of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-on-Shoulder Project between Bay Avenue/Porter Street and […]
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The draft report for the Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) is now available for public review and comment. As part of Milestone 3: Rural Highways Safety Plan Final Report, the project will propose Safety Enhancement Concepts for ten emphasis areas identified through crash pattern analysis and public input as part of Milestone 2: Transportation Strategy Development. The community provided feedback on the […]
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Travelers will encounter a long-term full closure of the southbound Highway 1 State Park Drive offramp beginning on Monday evening, January 26 beginning at 9:00 pm. This closure is necessary for crews to make improvements with a focus on construction of the wood and metal framework, which will be built to support construction of the […]
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Following months of unproductive negotiations, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) issued a notice of termination of the Administration, Coordination, and License Agreement with Progressive Rail Incorporated, which currently serves as the common carrier on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. This decision marks a necessary step in the development of transportation solutions along the […]
Read MoreJanuary 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 […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently accepting applications for the Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee for a representative from County Supervisorial District 4. This independent oversight committee will be tasked with reviewing how the funds generated by the transportation tax are being spent. The responsibilities of the Committee include: Members of […]
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