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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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

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California Local Pin Marker From Lookout Local...

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The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday reaffirmed its support for a paved path parallel to the train tracks through Capitola and Seacliff.

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04/16/2024
Image for display with article titled State Money for Rail Trail Could Transfer to Regional Transportation Commission

At a special meeting Thursday, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission could step toward takeover of a $68 million state grant awarded to Santa Cruz County to help construct the rail trail through Live Oak, Capitola and Seacliff.

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04/12/2024
The next phase of the $94.2M project to add lanes and bike/pedestrian overpasses on the three mile span of Highway 1 between the three mile Bay Avenue/Porter Street has commenced.

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04/07/2024
Image for display with article titled Carmageddon: Highway 1 Closed for 24 Hours

The California Highway Patrol closed north and southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Soquel Saturday at 7pm to make way for Granite Construction crews to demolish the 1948 Capitola Avenue bridge above the highway.


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