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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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 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 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 […]
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Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project FINAL Project Concept Report Now Available for Viewing!
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreRTC Receives $128.7 Million from State for Multimodal Projects Connecting Watsonville and Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) was awarded $128.7 million in grant funds from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for its Watsonville to Santa Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program for the implementation of several multimodal projects throughout the county. Funded projects include Highway 1 auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities between State Park Drive and Freedom […]
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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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