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Capitola: Build rail-trail along Park Avenue
By Michael Guth | Published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel The Sierra Club is a steadfast advocate of active transportation that fosters...
Apr 8, 20253 min read


How Transportation Investments Shape Santa Cruz’s Economy
Santa Cruz County is undergoing a wave of major transportation improvements aimed at creating a more connected, efficient, and resilient network. The Murray Street Bridge seismic retrofit is underway, the Highway One multimodal project continues, the Regional Transportation Commission is considering intercity passenger rail, and the METRO Transit District continues to develop long-term countywide transit solutions.
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Park Avenue Rail Trail Options
Two new design options for the Rail Trail have been presented, decisions to move forward are being delayed in Capitola.
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Big News: Santa Cruz Wharf to Aptos Rail Trail is Fully Funded!
The Rail Trail from the Boardwalk to south of Aptos is now fully funded and will break ground for construction over the next two years.
Jan 23, 20254 min read


Comment Now! Milestone 3 Rail Design
Make sure to get your comments in for the design of Santa Cruz County's new passenger Rail Service. Comments are due December 20th 2024.
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Rail Service Design Workshops
November 12th and 13th, 2024.
Click here for the details about the upcoming in-person workshops in Watsonville and Live Oak.
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Just the Facts - FAQ's about the Rail Trail and Rail Service
We did the research so you don't have to. Fact checking claims made by Greenway and Trail Now about the Rail & Trail.
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail
Join us on October 19th for a scavenger hunt! Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the Westside Rail Trail.
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Does your Candidate Support The Rail & Trail?
Santa Cruz County Rail & Trail Election Guide - Candidate Survey
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Best Practices in Designing a Rail System
We’ve been going over design best practices, grant requirements, and demographic and transportation data to make sure the new rail service w
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Guide to Funding our Rail Project
California and the Federal Govenment have recently increased the amount of funding available for rail projects. Let's take a look.
Aug 14, 20244 min read


Let’s Get Started Designing the Rail Service We Want to See!
Over the next four weeks, the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is taking public comment on the first draft of rail...
Jun 24, 20245 min read


First-ever Rail & Trailblazer Awards Announced at Groundbreaking for North Coast Segment
Santa Cruz Friends of the Rail & Trail presenting the first-ever Rail & Trailblazer awards to Grace Blakeslee and Andy Schiffrin.
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Construction Begins on Spectacular North Reach Rail Trail
Construction begins on North Reach Rail Trail connecting Wilder Ranch, Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument and Davenport.
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Rail studies along Santa Cruz County, Central Coast get federal funding boost
Federal funds geared toward exploration and development of passenger rail service in Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region more broadly have officially pulled into the station.
May 6, 20243 min read


Getting to the Facts: Rail & Trail Together are both Feasible and Fundable.
Former Greenway Executive Director Manu Koenig continues to use delay tactics, half-truths, and misinformation to try and stop the Rail &...
Apr 16, 20246 min read


Transit Group Pushes Supervisors on Rail Trail
More than 50 local transportation advocates rallied in front of the Santa Cruz County Government Center on Wednesday to call on county
Apr 6, 20245 min read


State Grant Hangs in the Balance with Rail Trail Segments in Limbo
After simmering beneath the surface for months, one of Santa Cruz County’s most hotly debated issues was recently brought back
Apr 1, 20247 min read


What Happened at the Board of Supervisor's Meeting This Week
The March 26th Board of Supervisors Meeting had a giant (not good) surprise for Rail Trail supporters. During a routine EIR approval for...
Mar 27, 20243 min read


New Advocacy Brings In 34M
2023 has been an exciting year because we were able to do something we've wanted to do for a long time: successfully advocate for public...
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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