Santa Cruz County - 2nd District

Question 1:
The Regional Transportation Commission owns the rail corridor. The RTC has unanimously affirmed its commitment to institute high capacity public transit service on the Santa Cruz Branch Line.
 
Do you support implementing electric passenger rail on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line?

Trina:
Yes.

Why or why not? How would this position be expressed in your work, should you be elected? What will you say to your constituents about this project?

Trina:
We need to expand our transportation options

 

Question 2:
Construction has begun on the trail next to the tracks, but some segments have faced opposition and resulting delays.

Do you support building a trail next to the tracks from Davenport to Watsonville?

Trina:
Yes.

How would this position be expressed in your work, should you be elected? What will you say to your constituents about this project?

Trina:
My position is to support all transportations needed to move people throughout the corridor

Question 3:
Neighborhoods with safe streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks create room for us to move freely without our cars.

Do you support improved street infrastructure to protect pedestrians and cyclists?

Trina:
Yes.

How would you support or prioritize projects, policies and funding to improve safety and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists?

Trina:
I would support all types of funding resources for safer transportation throughout the county

Question 4:
The June 2022 Greenway Measure D sought to “rail bank” and tear up the tracks for a trail only.

Did you oppose the June 2022 Ballot Measure D?

Trina:
Yes.

What do you think are the implications of the 73% defeat of measure D?

Trina:
It sets a clear message that the residence of Santa Cruz county support the rail corridor

Question 5:
The California Coastal Commission recognizes the value of both freight and passenger rail in the coastal zone for environmental and coastal access reasons. Freight rail capability is important infrastructure for disaster preparedness and recovery.

Do you support preserving freight rail capacity on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line?

Trina:
Yes.

How would this position be expressed in your work, should you be elected?

Trina: I have served on the rtc and if elected and appointed , I will continue to support infrastructure that will support the corridor and Allow freight transport, which would benefit reducing in on our roads