Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail & Trail

We are bringing the Coastal Rail Trail and future Electric Rail Transit to life in Santa Cruz County. 

Let's Walk and Roll Around the Bay​

We've been working for 20 years to bring the Rail & Trail to life in Santa Cruz County. 

The Coastal Rail Trail

Let's complete the 32 mile Coastal Rail Trail from Davenport to Watsonville. It's being built now! See the Progress. 

Electric Light Rail

Imagine daily service from Watsonville to Santa Cruz connecting us to the California State Rail Network. 

Building a Sustainable Future Together

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December 1st 2022 the RTC approved an engineering contract to begin planning for light rail service. Read about what that will entail here.
18 miles of the Coastal Rail trail is being built now
The Coastal Rail Trail is being Built Now! 18 miles are in development.
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6 Reasons to Support Rail & Trail

We Need Every Voice

Write a Letter

Write to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and let them know you support the Rail & Trail project. 

Sign our change.org Petition for Rail

Ask the RTC to move forward with Electric Light Rail Planning

Volunteer

We advocate for Rail, Trail and Safe streets. Join us today!

Rail & Trail is a part of the Coast Connect Vision 

Coast Connect is a vision for a sustainable transportation network that can serve everyone.
The Coast Connect Vision is supported by over 250 organizations, business and individuals in Santa Cruz County. 

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