Santa Cruz County Transportation Articles

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

The 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line passes Buena Vista Drive and San Andreas Road near Watsonville. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local file)
WATSONVILLE >> Some members of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday balked at …

A 0.7-mile rail-trail path from California to Beach streets in Santa Cruz started construction in 2022 and remains unfinished. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local) 
Santa Cruz City Council meeting

More protected bike lanes were a top priority for residents surveyed by Santa Cruz Local. (Jay Leedy — Santa Cruz Local)
SANTA CRUZ >> Scores of residents reported feeling unsafe in Santa Cruz County while walking and biking in a …

A sign warns drivers not to park on part of Ocean Street 5-7 a.m. Thursdays. The city plans to issue first warnings, then increasing fees for cars parked during street sweeping hours. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local)
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The rail line runs parallel to Park Avenue near Coronado Street in Capitola. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)

The Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line crosses Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road near La Selva Beach. A  conceptual report is expected to include plans for a trail between Rio Del Mar and Pajaro. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz …

Sarah Christensen is the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. Sarah has nearly two decades of experience in organizational leadership, planning, and implementation of major capital projects along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area. …

Watsonville City Councilmember Eduardo Montesino said he wants better transportation between the city and nearby beaches. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local)
WATSONVILLE >> As plans sharpen for the Coastal Rail Trail and connected paths through Watsonville, Watsonville City Council …

The Capitola City Council on Thursday night delayed a decision on rail trail options along Park Avenue. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
CAPITOLA >> After more than 200 emails and about 25 residents’ rail trail opinions at a …

Beginning Monday, February 3, Caltrans will begin vegetation control work along the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County. The first two weeks will focus on the roadway from east of Santa Cruz to Felton. The work continues …

The rail corridor runs by Twin Lakes State Beach near El Dorado Avenue. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local file)
SANTA CRUZ >> Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, a major grant to fund the Coastal Rail Trail …

In the year 2025, cities and towns across the country will be planning and executing some fairly audacious infrastructure projects. The State of New York plans to expand the Hudson Tunnel along the northeast corridor; Interstate 5 along the West …

Caltrans will begin vegetation control work on the entire length of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County in support of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk along the state highway system.

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

The original road between Watsonville and Gilroy was a narrow, windy turnpike, dating back to 1860.

Caltrans will host a public meeting next week in Felton to hear project details and provide input regarding the upcoming South Santa Cruz Highway 9 capital preventative maintenance project.

By Ronnie Trubek

Work continues on the Green Valley Road Multi-Use Project. The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure said the project will provide pedestrians with a safer, more accessible path through the area. It also includes upgraded road …

Nothing really compares to a bike ride along the Santa Cruz coast, wind in your hair, breathing the sea mist, free from the jammed highway with its air and noise pollution. Locals and visitors alike can agree on at least …