Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail and Trail
Imagine Santa Cruz County transformed by a clean, integrated transportation network.
We envision a future in which we have a modern transportation system that enables fast, safe, and accessible travel across our community. This system will connect us to our neighbors, the rest of the Central Coast region, and beyond. Inspired by proven solutions in similar communities in the US and across the globe, we look forward to the day when people of all abilities can easily move throughout our community to get to work and school, shop, exercise, or just enjoy the beauty of our coastal region.
We envision a future in which we have a modern transportation system that enables fast, safe, and accessible travel across our community. This system will connect us to our neighbors, the rest of the Central Coast region, and beyond. Inspired by proven solutions in similar communities in the US and across the globe, we look forward to the day when people of all abilities can easily move throughout our community to get to work and school, shop, exercise, or just enjoy the beauty of our coastal region.
The Vision
THE TRAIL A 32-mile trail for walking, biking and enjoying the spectacularly diverse landscape of California’s central coast region. |
THE RAIL Rail transit along the corridor will give people a low-carbon way to travel comfortably and safely to all our favorite places, and even to work! |
OUR NEIGBORHOODSWe believe in investing in art, community and place in each and every neighborhood along the rail trail corridor. |
Together these elements work synergistically to provide a network of convenient, safe, healthy ways to get to schools, businesses, parks, and our beautiful array of coastal and mountain open spaces. This modern transportation network serves the needs of both commuters and recreational users, while reducing transportation air pollution in Santa Cruz County.
The rail corridor is located within a mile of 92 parks, 44 schools and half the county’s population. Putting the corridor to work as the backbone of a robust countywide transportation system will create an enduring legacy for the future of our community.
The rail corridor is located within a mile of 92 parks, 44 schools and half the county’s population. Putting the corridor to work as the backbone of a robust countywide transportation system will create an enduring legacy for the future of our community.
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Check-out the Master plan and view the rail trail in your neighborhood.
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We need you to add your voice! Write an email, send a tweet and add your endorsement to make the rail trail happen.
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Join us to help create a legacy along the Central Coast
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