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Aug 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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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.
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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.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Interagency Technical Advisory Committee Agenda
The committee discussed several key transportation items, including an update on the Planning for Climate Resilience of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Milestone 2 study, the revision of the Cruz 511 pedestrian and bicycle hazard report form to improve mobile usability and data collection, and updates from the Ad Hoc Data Working group regarding the procurement of a regional data analytics platform. Additionally, the committee received highlights from the recent Regional Transportation Commission meeting, information on the Final 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy from AMBAG, and status reports on various regional transportation projects and planning documents.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Agenda
The commission discussed various items including projects and planning, such as the Planning for Climate Resilience of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, the North Coast Transportation Demand Management Plan, and the Safe on 17 Safety Corridor Program. Significant actions included amending contracts for towing and marketing services, authorizing agreements for highway auxiliary lanes, and approving the RTC Overall Work Program. Additionally, the commission reviewed Measure D-Rail Corridor funds, Transportation Development Act revenues, and various administrative items, including a claim rejection, TDA allocations, and appointments to the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee. The agenda also included a closed session for an executive director performance evaluation and labor negotiations, as well as the adoption of the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
