Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Government Announcements

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 …
03/01/2024

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]
02/09/2024

Public Input Sought on 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Goals and Policies

Public Input Sought on 2050 Regional Transportation Plan Goals and Policies The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently seeking public input to help define the Goals and Policies for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), the long-range countywide transportation plan that serves as a guide for future transportation improvement projects by assessing... [Read More]
02/01/2024

RTC to Host Community Open Houses for Input on Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project’s Purpose and Need

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting community open houses to obtain public input on the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Projects Preliminary Purpose and Need Statement. The project proposes new high-capacity passenger rail service and stations on approximately 22 miles of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line from the City... [Read More]
01/26/2024

Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for Highway 1 from State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Now Available

The Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) with Findings of No Significant Impact for the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-Shoulder (State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard) & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 project has been completed and is now available. The proposed project includes construction of northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes between the State Park... [Read More]
01/23/2024

RTC Seeking Input on Bridge Design Options for Coastal Rail Trail Bridge in Aptos

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking community input through an online survey on the preferred bridge type for a Coastal Rail Trail bridge in Aptos. The bicycle and pedestrian bridge will be constructed as a part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane, Bus-on-Shoulder (Freedom Boulevard to State Park Drive) and Coastal... [Read More]
01/18/2024

Applications Being Accepted for Measure D Oversight Committee Districts 2 & 4 Representatives

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently accepting applications for the Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee for representatives from Districts 2 & 4. This independent oversight committee will be tasked with reviewing how the funds generated by the transportation tax are being spent. The responsibilities of the Committee include: Reviewing Expenditure Plan... [Read More]
01/16/2024

2024 Annual Public Notice of Appointed Committee Elections

Public participation is an integral part of the transportation planning process. The RTC has three advisory committees comprised of community volunteers. Community members are encouraged to volunteer their time by serving on one of these committees and work with the RTC to build a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable transportation system in Santa Cruz County. Each... [Read More]
01/16/2024

Hwy 1 Overnight and Daytime Lane and Ramp Closures Taking Place This Week (Jan 15-18)

Highway 1 Full Overnight Closures For Monday Jan. 15, travelers will encounter a full closure of northbound Hwy 1 between 41st Ave. and Soquel Dr. This full closure will be in effect between 10 pm and 4:30 am. One northbound lane will be closed 1 hour prior to and one-half hour after the full closure. One... [Read More]
01/15/2024

Daytime Closure of Southbound Highway 1 Onramp at Westbound 41st Avenue Set for Jan. 2-4

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 Chanticleer Avenue. For Tuesday Jan. 2 thru Thursday Jan. 4, travelers will encounter a daytime closure of the loop... [Read More]
12/30/2023

Highway 1 Daytime Closure of Southbound Onramp at 41st Avenue Set for Dec. 21 & 22

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 Chanticleer Avenue. For Thursday Dec. 21 and Friday Dec. 22, travelers will encounter a daytime closure of the loop... [Read More]
12/19/2023

RTC Board Appoints New Interim Executive Director

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has appointed Mitch Weiss, former executive director of the California Transportation Commission (CTC), as interim executive director for the agency. Weiss will temporarily replace former Executive Director Guy Preston, who retired on Dec. 1, 2023, while the RTC searches for a new permanent executive director. Weiss has... [Read More]
12/14/2023

RTC Approves Projects to Receive $61.3 Million in County Share of State and Federal Funds

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopted its 2023 Consolidated Grant Program and its 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) on Dec. 7, approving approximately $61.3 million of the region’s anticipated formula share of certain state and federal funds for County and city road, bike, and pedestrian projects and regional transit projects. As... [Read More]
12/08/2023

RTC Launches Online Survey to Gather Input on Aesthetic Design Elements for Hwy 1 Aux Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking community feedback on concepts for aesthetic design elements as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder Facility (State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard) & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 project. On Dec. 5, 2023, the RTC hosted an open house at the Rio Sands... [Read More]
12/06/2023

Caltrans to Host Hybrid Public Information Meeting for Proposed Highway 1 Capital Preventative Maintenance Project

Caltrans District 5 will hold a Hybrid Public Information Meeting regarding a proposed project located on Highway 1 through the City of Santa Cruz from just south of the Junction at Highway 9 to just north of the Western Drive intersection. The project will include the rehabilitation of just over eight lane miles of pavement,... [Read More]
12/05/2023

Hwy 1 Full Overnight Closure of Northbound Lanes Set for Dec. 11 & 12

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. For Monday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 12, travelers will encounter a full overnight closure of northbound... [Read More]
12/04/2023

RTC Seeks Public Input on Aesthetic Design Elements for the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder, and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is hosting a community open house to obtain public input on concepts for aesthetic design elements for the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes, Bus-on-Shoulder Facility (State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard) & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 project. The open house is on Dec. 5, 2023, from 6:00 –... [Read More]
11/16/2023

Preliminary Staff Recommendations for 2023 Consolidated Grant Program Announced

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is pleased to announce the preliminary staff recommendations for the 2023 Consolidated Grants program. The RTC received 22 applications requesting over $95 million, however only $61.3 million is available in funding. The RTC staff developed preliminary recommendations based on a number of evaluation criteria, including project readiness,... [Read More]
11/09/2023

Public Meeting for Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 & 11 DEIR

The County is scheduled to receive comments on the Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 & 11 Draft EIR at a public meeting on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:00pm – 7:30pm. The meeting will be held in-person at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Remote participation is... [Read More]
11/06/2023

Highway 1 Project Continues with Bridge Columns and Drainage Work

Construction continues on a project to construct northbound 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. For the week of November 5, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation... [Read More]
11/03/2023

Pre-Construction Work on Highway 1 Between Bay/Porter and State Park Drive Begins this Week

Pre-construction work begins this week on a project which will construct northbound and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder facilities on Highway 1 between the Bay Avenue/Porter Street and State Park Drive interchanges. The project will also replace the existing Capitola Avenue local roadway overcrossing and construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista... [Read More]
11/02/2023

RTC Seeking Input for Project Aimed at Adapting County Transportation Network for Climate Resiliency

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking community input through an online survey on its Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) project. The RTC, the County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery & Resiliency are partnering on the... [Read More]
10/31/2023

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... [Read More]
10/30/2023

Public Review Period on Coastal Rail Trail Segment 10 & 11 Project Draft Environmental Impact Report Now Open

The County of Santa Cruz, as Lead Agency, in coordination with the City of Capitola, and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, has released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 and 11 Project. The 60-day public review and comment period is open through December 15, 2023. The Project... [Read More]
10/18/2023

RTC to Hold Public Workshops for Project Aimed at Adapting County Transportation Network for a Climate Resilient Future

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold two public workshops seeking community input on its Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) project. The RTC, the County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development & Infrastructure, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery & Resiliency are partnering on the... [Read More]
10/10/2023