The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is an autonomous planning agency for Santa Cruz County. Created by the State of California in 1972 to handle transportation responsibilities that cross city-county boundaries, the commission sets priorities for major improvements to infrastructure—not only highways and major roads, but also bus transit, paratransit, rail and alternative transportation facilities. The agency's mission includes the pursuit of funding for major capital improvements while also working toward a balanced transportation system that improves the quality of life in the region.

The agency is governed by appointed commissioners who represent the county and its four cities as well as the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. The commissioners’ meetings are open to the public, as are meetings of the SCCRTC’s various committees.

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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 …
01/08/2025

Public Input Invited on Wednesday, January 15 at Meeting in Felton for Highway 9 Preventative Maintenance Project

Caltrans and the RTC warmly invite you to attend a public meeting in Felton to hear project details and provide input regarding the upcoming South Santa Cruz Highway 9 capital preventative maintenance project.This meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 15, from 5 to 7 pm at the Felton Community Hall located at 6191 Highway [...] The post Public Input …
01/07/2025

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 …
01/03/2025

Related News

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California Local Pin Marker From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

01/10/2025
Learn about how the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission plans to utilize the $19.5 million in federal funds to continue work on the rail trail.

California Local Pin Marker From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

01/02/2025
A CalTrans funded study of climate risk to the 586 miles of county-maintained roads and the 32 miles of rail was released. Read on to learn more of its findings.

California Local Pin Marker From Times Publishing Group...

12/14/2024
Encroachments on rail trail segments 10 and 11 in Live Oak and Capitola by two mobile home parks have led to a requirement to move over 40 mobile homes by June 2025. Read on to learn more.

California Local Pin Marker From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

12/09/2024
Find out what steps the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is taking to receive long delayed state and federal reimbursements for storm and disaster repairs from previous years.

The Pajaronian logo From The Pajaronian...

12/06/2024
Image for display with article titled Vital Questions About the Rail Project

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s $9 million Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail project study has generated heated debate and confusion.