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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 Receives $128.7 Million from State for Multimodal Projects Connecting Watsonville and Santa Cruz

June 27, 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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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