Help Shape Transportation Solutions for Santa Cruz County’s North Coast
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites you to a virtual community workshop for the North Coast Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan on Thursday, May 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The North Coast TDM Plan is focused on managing travel demand and expanding sustainable travel options along a 22-mile stretch of rural [...] The post Help Shape …Coastal Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting Event Scheduled for May 21
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department will host a ribbon cutting event for the Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase II on Wednesday, May 21, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at La Barranca Park. The event will mark the trail's official opening and feature remarks from local leadership, a celebratory trail walk with [...] The post Coastal Rail …Updated Date – Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon cutting date for the Chanticleer Bike/Ped overcrossing is being pushed back a bit so that we can instead hold one event to celebrate the opening of the overcrossing along with the completion of the aux lanes/bus-on-shoulder part of the project, which is expected to be completed soon and ahead of schedule. We hope [...] The post Updated Date …RTC Invites Community Members to Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP) Community Workshops
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is kicking off the second round of community outreach for the Rural Highways Safety Plan (RHSP), and we need your help! The RHSP seeks to enhance safety for everyone traveling along Santa Cruz Countys six undivided rural highways: Highway 1 north of the City of Santa Cruz, [...] The post RTC Invites …RTC Hosting Community Workshops in May for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project
This May, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting Community Workshops for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project (ZEPRT) focused on community-specific information that has been under development over the past months. Each workshop will begin with a brief presentation at 6:15 p.m., followed by an open house where attendees [...] The post RTC Hosting …AMBAG’s Connect Monterey Bay 2050: Public Meetings and Survey/Reuniones Públicas y Encuesta
Dear Stakeholders and Interested Parties: Para espanol, desplacese hacia abajo. MTP/SCS Overview The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Monterey Bay region. As the MPO, AMBAG is required to prepare certain documents, such as the Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS), to ensure the region is [...] The post AMBAG's Connect …RTC Seeking Input on Transit Needs in Santa Cruz County
Este es un mensaje bilingue. Por favor, lea a continuacion. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking input on transit needs in Santa Cruz County. What transit and/or specialized transportation services are needed in Santa Cruz County? Are there places you would like to get to on transit, but cannot? What would [...] The post RTC Seeking …Statement by RTC Executive Director Sarah Christensen
MISSION: SCCRTC develops and delivers transportation solutions for a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community. It is an exciting time for improving transportation in our region, with many major regional projects under development that aim to address the mobility needs of our community. Below is an outlook on whats to come in the following months. Zero [...] The post Statement by …Chanticleer Ave. Cul-de-Sac to be Closed All Day Saturday, March 1 for Paving
Construction continues on a project to add north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to aid in construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Closure Chanticleer Ave. Cul-de-Sac For Saturday, March 1, crews are scheduled to pave the [...] The post Chanticleer Ave. …RTC to Host Informational Community Session on Bridge Infrastructure
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hosting an Informational Community Session on bridge infrastructure related to the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) project. Community members and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in this Informational Community Sessions to hear project updates and ask questions. Informational Community Session: Wednesday, Mar. 12, [...] The post RTC to …RTC to Host Capitola Town Hall on Rail and Trail Projects
Capitola Town Hall Rail and Trail Projects March 4, 2025 6-7:30 p.m. New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in partnership with local jurisdictions is funding and implementing a number of multimodal transportation projects along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Come learn about [...] The post RTC to …Save the Date for the Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting!
The post Save the Date for the Chanticleer Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting! appeared first on SCCRTC.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 …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 …Milestone 3 Updates for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!
In October 2024, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) kicked off Milestone 3 for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Projects (ZEPRT) concept development. The project team is sharing updates related to rail and trail alignment options, project funding opportunities, ridership modeling approach, stations, bridge structures, and noise impacts. If you didnt [...] The post Milestone 3 …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 [...] The post RTC Seeking …Mobile Home Encroachment Options Report
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) owns and maintains the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) right-of-way and is moving forward with developing transportation services on the SCBRL right-of-way between the City of Santa Cruz and Pajaro just south of the City of Watsonville. As owner of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line [...] The post Mobile Home …Highway 17 Tree Work to Close One Northbound Lane Between Pasatiempo Dr. and La Madrona Dr.
Tree removal work will result in daytime closures of one lane of northbound Hwy. 17 in Santa Cruz next week. Starting Monday Oct. 14, and continuing through Friday Oct. 18, travelers will encounter a closure of the #2 (right) lane from 9 am to 3 pm, between Pasatiempo Dr. and La Madrona Dr. Please allow [...] The post Highway 17 …
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RTC Seeking Community Members for New Transportation Equity Workgroup
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the agency’s new Transportation Equity Workgroup. The Workgroup will advise the RTC and partner agencies on integrati…(09/12/2023)
RTC Awarded $1.9 Million for Three Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has awarded the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) $1.9 million for three Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants for projects that will focus on rural highway safety, and t…(09/07/2023)
Highway 1 Project Continues with New Dates for Traffic Control on Soquel Avenue
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 Chantic…(09/03/2023)
2023 Consolidated Call for Projects
The RTC is currently soliciting applications for approximately $26.6 million in regional shares of certain state and federal funds. Applications must be submitted by email to programming@sccrtc.org by 3:00pm on October 25, 2023: Call for Projects : Memora…(08/21/2023)
Highway 1 Project Construction Update for Week of Aug. 6
Construction will continue next week 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 overcross…(08/04/2023)
RTC Releases Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan for Public Comment
Residents Invited to Help Shape Strategy for Expanding Public Involvement The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has released its Draft 2023 Public Participation Plan (PPP) for public comment. The plan, prepared by the Association …(06/20/2023)
Highway 1 Project Between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue Construction Update for Week of June 18
Construction will continue next week 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 overcross…(06/16/2023)
Comments on Draft San Lorenzo Valley Schools Circulation and Access Study Due June 30
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released the draft San Lorenzo Valley Schools Circulation and Access Study for review and public comment on May 5,2023. Comments from stakeholders and the public are due to the RTC by 12 p.m. …(06/14/2023)
Highway 1 Project Between Soquel and 41st Continues Next Week with Daytime and Overnight Work
Construction will continue next week 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 overcross…(06/08/2023)
Public Hearing on Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane, Bus-On-Shoulder & Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold a public hearing to solicit community input on the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR/EA) for the proposed Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane/Bus-on-Shoulder (Sta…(05/26/2023)