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Coastal Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting Event Scheduled for May 21

April 28, 2025

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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RTC Hosting Upcoming In-Person Community Workshops for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project  

April 27, 2025

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 […]

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RTC to Host Informational Community Session on Conceptual Alignment & Operations for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project

March 21, 2025

The 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 […]

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Statement by RTC Executive Director Sarah Christensen

February 28, 2025

MISSION: 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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RTC to Host Informational Community Session on Bridge Infrastructure

February 26, 2025

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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RTC to Host Capitola Town Hall on Rail and Trail Projects

February 25, 2025

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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RTC Awarded $19.5 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Coastal Rail Trail Projects

January 8, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), in coordination with the City of Santa Cruz and the County of Santa Cruz, was awarded $19.5 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Coastal Rail Trail Segments 8 & 9, 10 & 11, […]

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Final EIR for Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 & 11 Now Available

March 6, 2024

The County of Santa Cruz, as Lead Agency, in coordination with the City of Capitola, and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, has completed a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 and 11 Project. A Draft EIR was prepared and circulated for a 60-day public review and comment […]

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State Approves $115 million for Coastal Rail Trail, Active Transportation in Santa Cruz County

December 7, 2022

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $115.8 million in grant funding through its Active Transportation Program for six active transportation projects in Santa Cruz County today, including nearly 7 miles of the Coastal Rail Trail through the heart of Santa Cruz County. The State funding will go toward construction of community-supported bicycle and pedestrian projects […]

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Segment 7 Phase II trail rendering

Construction of Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase II begins Mid-July

July 12, 2022

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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