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Long Term Full Closure Of Southbound Highway 1 State Park Drive Off-Ramp Set To Begin Monday, Jan. 26 For Soundwall Construction

January 21, 2026

Travelers will encounter a long-term full closure of the southbound Highway 1 State Park Drive offramp beginning on Monday evening, January 26 beginning at 9:00 pm. This closure is necessary for crews to make improvements with a focus […]

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Transportation Engineer Series

January 20, 2026

Priority Filing Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) seeks a proactive, innovative professional with strong technical skills and experience managing complex transportation and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. The ideal […]

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RTC to Become Common Carrier for Portion of the Rail Line to Advance Rail Trail Projects and Protect Community Interests 

January 15, 2026

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 […]

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RFP: 2607 Operator of Freight Rail Service on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line in Watsonville, California

January 15, 2026

Issue Date: January 16, 2026Closing Date: February 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites interested parties to submit a proposal for Rail Services in Watsonville. The RTC is soliciting proposals from […]

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Statement by SCCRTC Executive Director Sarah Christensen

January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 MISSION: SCCRTC develops and delivers transportation solutions for a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community.  As we look back on 2025, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is grateful for a year of steady progress […]

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Applications Being Accepted for Measure D Oversight Committee District 4 Representative

January 13, 2026

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently accepting applications for the Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee for a representative from County Supervisorial District 4. This independent oversight committee will be tasked with reviewing how the […]

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Transportation Planner I-IV

January 8, 2026

Deadline: January 30, 2026 (Priority Screening date). This recruitment is open until filled Are you a seasoned professional with experience in developing long range transportation plans; administering transportation projects and programs; programming, securing and administering transportation funds; and […]

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Join the San Vicente-Waddell Coastal Resilience In-Person Community Workshop!

December 30, 2025

The RTC wants your input on the San Vicente-Waddell Coastal Resilience (SANV-WA) Project! The project is a partnership between the RTC, Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Caltrans District 5 (D5). The existing Highway 1 bridge over Waddell […]

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Public Input Sought on Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan

December 15, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for public review and comment. The public review and comment period began on Dec. 15, 2025 and ends on January 30, […]

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Four Overnight Closures of Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. to Start Sunday, Jan. 11

December 14, 2025

Caltrans is preparing for four consecutive full overnight closures of a single direction of Highway 1 starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to allow crews to remove temporary falsework on the Capitola Avenue bridge as part of the Highway […]

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