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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The RTC wants your input on the San Vicente-Waddell Coastal Resilience (SANV-WA) Project! The project is a partnership between the RTC, Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Caltrans District 5 (D5). The existing Highway 1 bridge over Waddell Creek at Big Basin, and the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) corridor and Highway 1 bridge […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for public review and comment. The public review and comment period began on Dec. 15, 2025 and ends on January 30, 2026. The 2050 RTP is a long-range (25 year) transportation plan for the Santa Cruz County area. […]
Read MoreCaltrans is preparing for four consecutive full overnight closures of a single direction of Highway 1 starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to allow crews to remove temporary falsework on the Capitola Avenue bridge as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes – State Park Drive to Bay Avenue/Porter Street | Caltrans project. The overnight […]
Read MoreThe informal parking area at Davenport Beach on Santa Cruz County’s North Coast will temporarily close for approximately 9 months beginning in early 2026 as construction of the North Coast Rail Trail, associated parking lot improvements and a pedestrian crossing of Highway 1 are completed. Construction activities include, but are not limited to, grading and […]
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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 […]
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The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Park Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, December 9, between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This daytime off-ramp closure will allow crews to continue work on the new soundwall adjacent to the ramp. With clear weather in the forecast, the contractor is taking advantage of favorable conditions to safely […]
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