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Formerly known as the Great Santa Cruz Trail Group, Santa Cruz County Greenway envisions a scenic, safe, and functional 32-mile bicycle and pedestrian path from Davenport to Watsonville.

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Responsibility for Rail Trail Encroachment Still Undetermined

01/16/2025

A deadline for resolution of the issue of mobile homes encroaching on the path of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is approaching. Read on the get the details about what's being done to solve the issue and determine who's responsible for next steps.

Reimagine Metro Update

01/15/2025

Read on to learn about the latest update to upcoming changes Santa Cruz Metro service.

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The Rich and Storied History of Hecker Pass

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

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Felton Meeting to Discuss Highway 9 Preventative Maintenance Project

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.

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Green Valley Road Work Presses Ahead

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 …

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Two Nonprofits Keep Local Cyclists Rolling Along

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 …

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Paulsen Road to Close During Rainy Season

Nearly every year, a portion of Paulsen Road in Watsonville floods during winter rains, forcing officials to put up temporary barriers to stop motorists from getting stranded in the deep water. And yet numerous people do just that, ignoring the …

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Vital Questions About the Rail Project

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

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Capitola Looks to Replace Historic Stockton Bridge

The City of Capitola is considering replacing the heavily traveled Stockton Avenue Bridge that spans Soquel Creek in the heart of the village.

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Soquel Drive Bike Lane Project Continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak

New sidewalks on Soquel Drive near West Ledyard Way in Aptos are part of a larger project that includes bike lane upgrades. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)
APTOS >> After more than a decade of residents’ requests and some …

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3 Takeaways From Santa Cruz County Election Results

SANTA CRUZ >> With more than 132,000 ballots processed and an estimated 2,980 ballots to go as of Friday, Santa Cruz County election officials started to wind down their work. Official results are due by Dec. 6.
Several themes emerged …

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A map of the Santa Cruz County stretch of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, known commonly as the Coastal Rail Trail, or the Santa Cruz Rail Trail.
The Santa Cruz Rail Trail
Information about the Santa Cruz Rail Trail project, including updated news and Explainers.
Over two weekends last October, residents of Santa Cruz and Watsonville  participated in demonstration rides aboard an electric streetcar on rails.
The ‘Rail Trail’ Movement, Explained
The heated controversy over what to do with abandoned railroad tracks
California transportation history runs from railroads to today’s car culture.
California’s History of Transportation: From Railroads to Highways
The history of transportation in California has shaped the state, from the earliest stagecoach to today’s car culture.
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