RTC Seeking Input on New Project Ideas for 2050 RTP

The complete list of all transportation needs in Santa Cruz County is being updated for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the RTC is seeking input from the public on new projects to be considered in the plan. This plan will be a minor update to the 2045 RTP (see Key Milestones). The project list that was included in the Final 2045 RTP (adopted 2022) is available here.

Project ideas submitted will be shared with the agency who is responsible for transportation projects in your location of interest. Projects will then be considered for inclusion in the 2050 RTP. The goals of the 2050 RTP are to prioritize projects that provide alternatives to driving solo, improve safety, provide maintenance and improvements efficiently, respond to climate change, and address equity.

Example projects could include a street in need of a bike lane, a turn lane to improve traffic flow, a road that needs a sidewalk, new bus services, or any other improvements that you would like to see happen over the next 20 years.

Please visit the RTP webpage to view a map of transportation needs already being planned countywide, and if we’re missing anything, submit new project ideas using the form by August 2.