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Rep. Panetta Announces Significant Federal Investment for Boulder Creek Complete Streets Improvement Project

March 31, 2026

United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez, Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) Sarah Christiansen, Director of Community Development Matt Machado, Boulder Creek Business Association (BCBA) President Tess Fitzgerald, and Chief Mark Bingham of the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District to announce $850,000 in federal funding […]

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Full Overnight Closure of Southbound Highway 1 Continues Next Week in Watsonville

March 27, 2026

Travelers previously encountered a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 1 in Watsonville, between Buena Vista Dr. and Airport Blvd. on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, from 9 pm to 6 am. This work will continue overnight Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30 from 9 pm to 6 am. A detour will […]

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RTC Seeking Input on Unmet Transit and Paratransit Needs in Santa Cruz County

March 5, 2026

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 […]

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RTC Seeking Input on Name for New Railroad Subsidiary 

March 2, 2026

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is creating a new railroad subsidiary to manage the freight property rights along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (Branch Line), which is owned by the RTC.   As part of this process, we are asking for your input on the name of the railroad subsidiary. The name will help […]

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Storm Damage Work Completed on New Brighton Railroad Bridge 

February 12, 2026

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 […]

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Regional Transportation Commission Formally Terminates Agreement with Progressive Rail

February 5, 2026

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 […]

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Capitola Avenue Overcrossing Opens, Delivering New Multimodal Connection Across Highway 1

February 1, 2026

The 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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Draft Rural Highways Safety Plan Report Available for Review

January 30, 2026

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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Long Term Full Closure Of Southbound Highway 1 State Park Drive Off-Ramp Set To Begin Monday, Jan. 26 For Soundwall Construction

January 21, 2026

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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RTC to Become Common Carrier for Portion of the Rail Line to Advance Rail Trail Projects and Protect Community Interests 

January 15, 2026

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 […]

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