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12/07/2023
A three-year pilot transportation project local leaders say could bring “transformational change” to the county is fully funded thanks to approval by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.

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11/03/2023
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Construction of the paved rail trail along the tracks toward Neary Lagoon and Beach Street is expected to finish in February, rather than by the end of the year.

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11/02/2023
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is seeking input through an online survey on its climate adaptation vulnerability project.

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08/15/2023
The concept report will provide an early analysis that includes placement of stations, frequency of service and a closer look at especially challenging areas such as Beach Street in Santa Cruz and near Harkins Slough in Watsonville.

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08/03/2023
“I have decided on Dec. 1 I will pack up my empty coffee thermos, jump on my bike and ride home from (the) RTC office for the last time,” said 34-year veteran Executive Director Guy Preston.

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06/22/2023
Federal law requires the plan be updated every four years and designed to use effective public outreach methods to “create and maintain a regional transportation network that prioritizes equitable decision-making and transparency."

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02/03/2023
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The money is coming from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, a “fix-it-first” program that funds road maintenance and emergency repairs.

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01/17/2023
After the property was posted for sale at $1.19 million, the commission instructed staff to explore an acquisition to help facilitate right of way needs.

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12/18/2022
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The California Transportation Commission has granted $115 million to the county to implement bike-transportation projects, including the Santa Cruz Rail Trail.

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12/07/2022
A $115 million grant from the California Transportation Commission’s Active Transportation Program covers the funding gap for nearly 7 miles of the Coastal Rail Trail. Construction can begin as soon as 2025.

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12/07/2022
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Engineering firm contracted to conduct study of a passenger rail line in Santa Cruz County

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11/30/2022
An upcoming vote by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission would put millions toward planning light rail service between Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

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10/03/2022
At its Oct. 6 meeting, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will analyze costs and funding strategies for continued construction and maintenance on 32-mile Coastal Rail Trail.

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09/27/2022
Through Nov. 4, the public can review and comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Report for two more segments of the Coastal Rail Trail. Segments 8 and 9 stretch from Beach Street/Pacific Avenue in the city of Santa Cruz to the eastern side of 17th Avenue in Live Oak.

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09/26/2022
Redevelopment of a Capitola home will move forward after the Capitola City Council approved the design permit and an appeal from the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission was withdrawn after the property owner modified the design with its concerns in mind.

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07/17/2022
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and Caltrans will pause plans for an HOV lane after a recent court ruling ordered Caltrans to revise a report completed more than three years ago. The challenge came from the Campaign for Sustainable Transportation and the Sierra Club.
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