Just the Facts: Why Does Coast Connect Include Rail Transit?
Sometimes people ask why it's important to work for passenger rail transit next to the Santa Cruz Rail Trail. The Coast Connect Vision includes building the Coastal Rail Trail; running…
A Look at Local Gentrification and Displacement
How can we provide better services in our neighborhoods without causing displacement? We believe that communities should have influence over planning decisions that impact them. We advocate for policies that can mitigate the adverse impacts of gentrification and displacement.
Summer Rail Trail Reading List
Recommended reading and podcasts on housing, social justice, the environment and transportation Books and articles we're reading now How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Professor Kendi uses…
Greenway Petition: 5 Reasons Not to Sign
The Greenway petition would delay the Rail Trail, kill rail transit in Santa Cruz County, harm the environment, and isolate the county.
6 Reasons to Support both Zero-Emissions Rail and the Rail Trail
Rail and Trail are better together! Here are 6 reasons why the RTC should be pursuing both the rail trail and passenger rail public transportation in Santa Cruz County.
Take Action Now!
We can dramatically reduce our local greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), but the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) isn’t moving the plan forward.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Data Shows Transportation is Key
Post updated April 19th 2023 to include new METRO proposals Greenhouse Gas Reductions Require Public Transit According to research presented in the October 2020 Driving Down Emissions report from Smart Growth…
Westside Rail Trail
City gets Grant to Finish Westside Rail Trail
Caltrans has awarded the City of Santa Cruz a $9 million Active Transportation Program grant to build the second part of the Westside Rail Trail. Formally known as Segment 7…
Update from the Chair
What Happened with the Rail Project in April and May?
News updates on the rail and trail project.
Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7 Landscaping
What’s the Story With the Westside Rail Trail Landscaping?
Have you seen the trees? Many people who enjoy the westside trail comment about the lack of vegetation. Never fear, it is coming! Look closer and you may notice newly…