Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Agenda
The commission agenda focuses on key transportation and administrative items, including authorizing the distribution of Senate Bill 1 State of Good Repair funds to programmed projects. Discussion topics also cover the status of Transportation Development Act and Measure D revenues, an amendment to the Executive Director's employment agreement, and an increase in compensation for Mitch Weiss Consulting, LLC. Additionally, the commission will address the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury Report response and receive various reports from the Director, Caltrans, and Commissioners.
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Meeting Highlights
The Commission appointed an ad hoc committee to develop responses to the Grand Jury Report regarding the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Additionally, a contract was approved with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Project Approval and Environmental Documentation phase of the Coastal Rail Trail Southern Segments Project. Finally, the commission authorized the issuance of $70 million in Measure D Sales Tax Revenue Bonds to support Highway and Active Transportation investment categories.
Aug 6, 2026·Board meeting
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Draft Minutes
The Commission addressed various regional transportation projects and administrative items. Key actions included authorizing a cooperative agreement for the Capitola Trestle Seismic Assessment and awarding a contract for vegetation control along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Budgetary actions involved amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget for a climate resilience planning grant and authorizing the issuance of Measure D Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. Additionally, the Commission discussed ongoing construction activities, including Caltrans updates on Highway 9 and 1, the Coastal Rail Trail Southern Segments project, and held an executive session to evaluate the Executive Director's performance and discuss anticipated litigation.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Agenda
The board meeting agenda covers several key items, including the authorization of the Executive Director to execute agreements for accepting a permanent trail easement for Segment 12, amendments to the RTC programming and budget for FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27, and the approval of a vegetation control agreement along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Additionally, the commission will discuss an administration, coordination, and licensing agreement with Santa Cruz County Coastal Rail, receive status reports on Transportation Development Act and Measure D revenues, and review the draft Unmet Transit and Paratransit Needs List.
