This fall, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Project to share updates on rail and trail alignment options, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures, and noise impacts. If you didn’t get a chance to engage with us […]
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In October 2024, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project’s (ZEPRT) concept development. The project team is sharing updates related to rail and trail alignment options, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures, and noise impacts. If you didn’t […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project (ZEPRT) to share updates related to rail and trail alignment options in development, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures and noise impacts. Join us tonight or tomorrow at our in-person […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) owns and maintains the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) right-of-way and is moving forward with developing transportation services on the SCBRL right-of-way between the City of Santa Cruz and Pajaro just south of the City of Watsonville. As owner of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting two Informational Community Sessions for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project’s concept development. Community members and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in these Informational Community Sessions to hear project updates and ask questions. Informational Community Session #1: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 […]
Read MoreRTC 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 […]
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*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 […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting community open houses to obtain public input on the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project’s Preliminary Purpose and Need Statement. The project proposes new high-capacity passenger rail service and stations on approximately 22 miles of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line from the City […]
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The City of Santa Cruz is scheduled to begin construction of Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase II in mid-July. The project will create 0.8 miles of paved, multi-use path from Bay and California streets to Pacific Avenue. Construction is estimated to be completed in about 12 months, by the end of summer 2023. The Coastal […]
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