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Join the San Vicente-Waddell Coastal Resilience In-Person Community Workshop!

December 30, 2025

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 […]

Davenport Beach Parking Area to Temporarily Close for North Coast Rail Trail Construction

December 9, 2025

The 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 […]

RTC Advances Interim Trail Configuration for Coastal Rail Trail Projects to Preserve Funding and Deliver Near-Term Community Benefits

December 5, 2025

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 […]

New Brighton Railroad Bridge Storm Damage Repair to Begin December 1 

November 26, 2025

Construction activity will take place on the Railroad Bridge over New Brighton Road along the Santa Cruz Branch Line corridor from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. During this period, motorists traveling to and from New Brighton State Park may experience intermittent lane closures and brief traffic delays. Please allow extra travel time and follow […]

Public Input Sought on Measure D Five-Year Spending Plans and on Proposed Consolidated Grant Funding for Transportation Projects

November 4, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is holding two public hearings at its Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, meeting to receive public input on how it plans to invest voter-approved Measure D revenues over the next five years and to receive public input on projects proposed for regional shares of state and federal transportation […]

Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project FINAL Project Concept Report Now Available for Viewing!

October 24, 2025

Curious about passenger rail and trail in Santa Cruz County?The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Final Draft Concept Report for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Project. Over the last several months, the RTC engaged with various advisory committees, agencies and partners, stakeholders […]

Goats to be Utilized for Vegetation Control on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line

August 7, 2025

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 August 11 on approximately 2 miles of the corridor. Goats will be utilized in four locations to control weeds and potential fire hazards, clear certain drainage ditches to prevent clogging […]

Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project Draft Project Concept Report Now Available for Review!

July 31, 2025

Curious about passenger rail and trail in Santa Cruz County?Check out the recently released Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Draft Project Concept Report at sccrtc.org/zeprt under “Resources” to learn more about conceptual alignment, ridership projections, station locations and design, cost estimates and more. The Draft Project Concept Report provides details on information provided […]

Don’t Miss the RTC’s UPDATED Summer Engagement Opportunities for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!

July 8, 2025

The RTC is at a key milestone to provide the public with a first look at key components of the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Draft Project Concept including conceptual rail and trail alignment, ridership projections, station locations and design, operations, and capital and operating cost estimates. This important step will contribute to […]

RTC Sharing Draft Project Concept for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!

June 12, 2025

The RTC is sharing key components of the Draft Project Concept for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project including conceptual rail and trail alignment, ridership projections, station locations and design, operations, and capital and operating cost estimates. Community input received throughout project planning has played a crucial role in the development of […]

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