RTC to Host Second Round of Community Open Houses for Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting two community open houses to solicit the public’s feedback on the next phase of development for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project. The project proposes new high-capacity passenger rail service and stations on approximately 22 miles of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line […]
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking for the North Coast Rail Trail on Thursday, June 20, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz. The North Coast Rail Trail Project is a 7.5-mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail extending along the railroad […]
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold two public workshops seeking community input on its Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) project. The RTC, Santa Cruz County Planning, Public Works, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resiliency are partnering on the project that will identify transportation […]
*Work has been delayed until May 23 The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will be utilizing goats to control vegetation overgrowth on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) beginning May 23 on approximately 3.7 miles of the corridor. Goats will be utilized in five locations to control weeds and potential fire […]
SANTA CLARA COUNTY – Caltrans has scheduled a lane reduction on southbound State Route 17 between Idylwild Rd. to Summit Rd, just south of Los Gatos, starting at 9 AM, on Monday, May 13. Caltrans maintenance will be creating a fire break by removing vegetation such as removing overgrown weeds, tree trimming, and clearing shrubs […]
A section of Highway 9 will be closed from Lower Glen Arbor Road to Upper Glen Arbor on Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16 from 9 am to 3 pm. This closure is necessary so that Caltrans can perform work on various trees between Scenic Way and Woodland Drive to ensure the safety of all […]
May is Bike Month in Santa Cruz County! We invite all riders to join us on a 31-day mission to bike more and drive less. This month, use your bike to go to work, school, run errands, and commute around town. Bike Month has a little something for everyone, from the Walk and Roll to […]
Highway 1 Corridor Project Between Bay/Porter and State Park to Begin with Closure and Demolition of Capitola Avenue Overcrossing Work is underway on 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. This project will also construct a bicycle/pedestrian […]
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently accepting applications for the Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee for representatives from Districts 2 & 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: Reviewing Expenditure Plan […]
Public participation is an integral part of the transportation planning process. The RTC has three advisory committees comprised of community volunteers. Community members are encouraged to volunteer their time by serving on one of these committees and work with the RTC to build a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable transportation system in Santa Cruz County. Each […]
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