The Grand Jury asked the right questions, but not all of them The 2026 Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report on the Rail & Trail project raises important concerns about how the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has managed the project over the years. Its focus on accountability, project management, and financial transparency is welcome. Residents deserve confidence that major public investments are being planned responsibly. But while the report asks important...

While construction continues on the North Coast Trail, the future of the Mid-County Trail has become far less certain.

The hybrid trail-with-rail model is truly a win-win-win because it protects the vital trail grant funds, stays true to the will of the voters and strongly positions our community for future funding to support rail transit.