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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The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department will host a ribbon cutting event for the Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase II on Wednesday, May 21, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at La Barranca Park. The event will mark the trail’s official opening and feature remarks from local leadership, a celebratory trail walk with […]
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In response to ongoing community interest in the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting Community Workshops in Watsonville and Santa Cruz focused on community-specific information that has been under development over the past months. Community members and interested stakeholders are invited to attend […]
Read MoreThe Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting an Informational Community Session on conceptual alignment and operations updates for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project. Informational Community Session: Tuesday, April 1st from 6-7:15 p.m. During this session, the ZEPRT team will share updates on the project’s conceptual alignment and operations […]
Read MoreMISSION: SCCRTC develops and delivers transportation solutions for a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community. It is an exciting time for improving transportation in our region, with many major regional projects under development that aim to address the mobility needs of our community. Below is an outlook on what’s to come in the following months. Zero […]
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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting an Informational Community Session on bridge infrastructure related to the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project. Community members and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in this Informational Community Sessions to hear project updates and ask questions. Informational Community Session: Wednesday, Mar. 12, […]
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Capitola Town Hall Rail and Trail Projects March 4, 2025 6-7:30 p.m. New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in partnership with local jurisdictions is funding and implementing a number of multimodal transportation projects along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Come learn about […]
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