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

November 4, 2025
Construction of segment 5 on North Coast

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 […]

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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) […]

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Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) Draft Safety Enhancement Concepts Ready for Community Feedback 

October 7, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Rural Highway Safety Action Plan (RHSP) seeks to enhance safety for all users of the County’s six conventional highways: specifically, Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz city limits, Highway 9, Highway 236, Highway […]

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Highway 1 Ramp Closure at Park Avenue Postponed

October 7, 2025

Due to inclement weather, the planned closure of the southbound Highway 1 Park Avenue off-ramp has been postponed. The new closure dates will be announced soon. This closure is necessary for crews to pour concrete for a new […]

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Register Now for Biketober and Win Prizes for Riding Your Bike!

October 2, 2025

Biketober is here! Biketober Santa Cruz is a fun, free challenge and you, your friends, and your co-workers are all invited to participate. The aim is simple – to get more people to enjoy the benefits of riding […]

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Postponement of Long-Term Closure for Bay Avenue/Porter Street Ramps on Highway 1

August 29, 2025

The project to construct northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1, between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges, is ongoing and there are updates regarding the ramp closures. The three Park […]

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Highway 1 Park Avenue Ramps to Reopen Prior to Long-Term Closure of Bay Avenue Ramps

August 27, 2025

A project to construct northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges continues with significant ramp changes coming in September. The three Park Avenue ramps, which […]

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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 […]

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Budget and Finance Officer (Finance Manager)

August 4, 2025

Position filled-solicitation closed Under the direction of the Director of Internal Services, the Finance and Budget Officer is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the financial operations of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Duties […]

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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 […]

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