RTC Seeking Input on Transit Needs in Santa Cruz County
Este es un mensaje bilingue. Por favor, lea a continuacion. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking input on transit needs in Santa Cruz County. What transit and/or specialized transportation services are needed in Santa Cruz County? Are there places you would like to get to on transit, but cannot? What would [...] The post RTC Seeking …Statement by RTC Executive Director Sarah Christensen
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 whats to come in the following months. Zero [...] The post Statement by …Chanticleer Ave. Cul-de-Sac to be Closed All Day Saturday, March 1 for Paving
Construction continues on a project to add north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to aid in construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Closure Chanticleer Ave. Cul-de-Sac For Saturday, March 1, crews are scheduled to pave the [...] The post Chanticleer Ave. …RTC to Host Informational Community Session on Bridge Infrastructure
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, [...] The post RTC to …RTC to Host Capitola Town Hall on Rail and Trail Projects
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 [...] The post RTC to …Save the Date for the Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting!
The post Save the Date for the Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting! appeared first on SCCRTC.RTC Awarded $19.5 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Coastal Rail Trail Projects
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, [...] The post RTC Awarded …RTC Mourns Loss of Former Commissioner Dr. Robert Quinn
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is saddened to announce that former Commissioner Dr. Robert Quinn passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2024. Dr. Quinn was dedicated to public service and served on the RTC from January 2022 to December 2024 as the alternate to former Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend. He [...] The post RTC Mourns …Milestone 3 Updates for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!
In October 2024, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Projects (ZEPRT) concept development. The project team is sharing updates related to rail and trail alignment options, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures, and noise impacts. If you didnt [...] The post Milestone 3 …RTC Seeking Input on Use of Measure D Funds on Regional Highway, Trail, Rail, and Lift Line Projects
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites the community to provide input on how it plans to invest voter-approved Measure D revenues. Measure D, the transportation improvement ballot measure passed by over 2/3 of Santa Cruz County voters in November 2016, provides funds for highway, trail, rail, multimodal local road, and transit programs [...] The post RTC Seeking …Mobile Home Encroachment Options Report
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) owns and maintains the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) right-of-way and is moving forward with developing transportation services on the SCBRL right-of-way between the City of Santa Cruz and Pajaro just south of the City of Watsonville. As owner of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line [...] The post Mobile Home …Highway 17 Tree Work to Close One Northbound Lane Between Pasatiempo Dr. and La Madrona Dr.
Tree removal work will result in daytime closures of one lane of northbound Hwy. 17 in Santa Cruz next week. Starting Monday Oct. 14, and continuing through Friday Oct. 18, travelers will encounter a closure of the #2 (right) lane from 9 am to 3 pm, between Pasatiempo Dr. and La Madrona Dr. Please allow [...] The post Highway 17 …Full Overnight Closure of Southbound Highway 1 Set for Monday October 7
Hwy 1. Auxiliary Lane/Bus-on-Shoulder Project between Bay/Porter and State Park Full Overnight Closure of Southbound Highway 1 Set for Monday October 7 A project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Hwy. 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges continues with an overnight closure of southbound Highway [...] The post Full Overnight …Rural Highways Safety Plan – We Need Your Input!
The RTC is kicking off the Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) for Santa Cruz County, and we need your help. This Plan seeks to enhance safety for all users of the Countys six undivided rural highways: Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz, Highways 9, 236, and 35, and Highways 129 and 152 [...] The post Rural Highways …Register now for Biketober and win prizes for riding your bike!
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 bikes. You can ride anywhere, anytime in October to participate. By logging your bike trips on Love to Ride or [...] The post Register now …Highway 1 Paving Project Near Aptos Continues with Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures
A project to improve pavement quality along four miles of Highway 1 in southern Santa Cruz County resumes with paving of the mainline and ramps. This paving operation is expected to take place over the next three weeks. This 4-mile pavement rehabilitation project will take place on Highway 1 from 0.9 miles north of the [...] The post Highway 1 …Hwy. 1 Overnight Lane Closures to Begin Sept. 29
A project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Hwy. 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges continues next week with a closure of the Bay/Porter onramp to southbound Highway 1. Southbound Bay Ave./Porter St. Onramp to Close As a reminder, starting Sunday Sept. 29, travelers will [...] The post Hwy. 1 …Bay Ave./Porter St. Onramp to Southbound Hwy. 1 in Capitola to Close Sept. 29 for Two Months
A project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Hwy. 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges continues next week with a closure of the Bay/Porter onramp to southbound Highway 1. Starting Sunday Sept. 29, travelers will encounter a two-month closure of the Bay Ave./Porter St. onramp [...] The post Bay Ave./Porter …Construction Continues on Highway 1 From Bay/Porter to Park Avenue in Capitola
A project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Hwy. 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive Interchanges continues with construction activities within this corridor. The reconstruction of the Capitola Avenue Overcrossing which was demolished this past April continues with completion expected in November 2025 weather permitting. The [...] The post Construction Continues …RTC Board Announces Sarah Christensen as New Executive Director
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is pleased to announce that, after an extensive search, RTC Senior Transportation Engineer Sarah Christensen has been hired as the agencys new Executive Director. Christensen has over 19 years of experience in organizational leadership, planning, and implementation of major capital projects along the Central Coast and in [...] The post RTC Board …Capitola Ave Overcrossing at Hwy 1 Set for Long-Term Closure
Highway 1 Corridor Project Between Bay/Porter and State Park to Begin with Closure and Demolition of Capitola Avenue Overcrossing Work is underway on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges. This project will also construct a bicycle/pedestrian [...] The post Capitola Ave …Full Overnight Closures on Highway 1 and Soquel Avenue Set for Monday, Feb. 12 and Tuesday, Feb. 13
Construction continues on a project to build north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Full Overnight Closures of Highway 1 For Monday Feb. 12, travelers will encounter a full closure of... [Read More]
RTC Seeking Community Members for New Transportation Equity Workgroup
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the agency’s new Transportation Equity Workgroup. The Workgroup will advise the RTC and partner agencies on integrati…(09/12/2023)
RTC Awarded $1.9 Million for Three Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has awarded the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) $1.9 million for three Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants for projects that will focus on rural highway safety, and t…(09/07/2023)
Highway 1 Project Continues with New Dates for Traffic Control on Soquel Avenue
Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chantic…(09/03/2023)
2023 Consolidated Call for Projects
The RTC is currently soliciting applications for approximately $26.6 million in regional shares of certain state and federal funds. Applications must be submitted by email to programming@sccrtc.org by 3:00pm on October 25, 2023: Call for Projects : Memora…(08/21/2023)
Highway 1 Project Construction Update for Week of Aug. 6
Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcross…(08/04/2023)
RTC Releases Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan for Public Comment
Residents Invited to Help Shape Strategy for Expanding Public Involvement The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released its Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan (PPP) for public comment. The plan, prepared by the Association …(06/20/2023)
Highway 1 Project Between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue Construction Update for Week of June 18
Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcross…(06/16/2023)
Comments on Draft San Lorenzo Valley Schools Circulation and Access Study Due June 30
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released the draft San Lorenzo Valley Schools Circulation and Access Study for review and public comment on May 5,2023. Comments from stakeholders and the public are due to the RTC by 12 p.m. …(06/14/2023)
Highway 1 Project Between Soquel and 41st Continues Next Week with Daytime and Overnight Work
Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcross…(06/08/2023)
Public Hearing on Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane, Bus-On-Shoulder & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold a public hearing to solicit community input on the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR/EA) for the proposed Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane/Bus-on-Shoulder (Sta…(05/26/2023)