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The Capitola Park Avenue Rail Trail Saga
Both Options A & B propose that the Rail Trail be a separated path between the railroad tracks and Park Ave, similar to the path...
Apr 84 min read


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 83 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 23 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 102 min read


Rail Trail Construction Progress Tracking
Stay updated with the latest Rail Trail construction updates. More than 14 additional miles of the rail trail are expected to be...
May 2, 20245 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


Risks and Opportunities for the Rail & Trail Projects
Updated 8/7/2023 by Friends of the Rail & Trail The 2024 Supervisorial Election presents both a risk and an opportunity for any Rail and...
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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