Bicycle Route Signage Program

In an effort to increase bicycle ridership and safety in Santa Cruz County, the RTC installed bicycle wayfinding signage at 303 locations throughout the county. The signs will assist all types of bicycle riders – commuters, families, recreational riders and visitors – in finding and accessing 53 major destinations throughout the county. The revised routing of the long-distance Pacific Coast Route has also been signed.

Previously, there were few and inconsistent bicycle wayfinding signs in Santa Cruz County, so the RTC worked with community partners to identify and sign preferred routes that have connectivity to bicycle lanes or paths. The new signage will improve traffic safety by leading cyclists to better routes. The preferred routes include fully signed Regional and Local Routes as well as partially signed shorter Neighborhood Routes. The 2015 Implementation Plan includes more details on design standards and establishes the preferred bicycle routes.