Politics vs the Public Process
Where are we with public transportation in the rail corridor, how did we get here, and what's happening now?
Take Action Today to Defend Passenger Rail
The Business Plan provides a clear path for adding rail service to our current public transportation system. Once accepted, this plan will allow us to move forward with preparing an Environmental Impact Report and formally requesting state and federal funds to keep the project rolling.
Tell a Friend!
Please spread the word! Send an email to your friends and family to tell them about the Coast Connect vision and encourage them to sign up for updates and actions.
Westside Rail Trail Scavenger Hunt!
The Westside Rail Trail is open! All-ages Scavenger Hunt from Saturday December 26 to Sunday January 3.
Help Improve County Streets for Bikes and Pedestrians
The Coast Connect vision includes quality pedestrian and bike infrastructure throughout the county so people can safely and comfortably move around without a car. In this guest article, Amelia Conlen of Ecology Action explains how we can help the county plan upcoming projects by identifying areas that need improvement.
Rail Trail Update from the Land Trust
We were delighted to see this video update on Rail Trail construction from the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County. https://youtu.be/KAOIotiBClk
Candidate Transportation Survey
We asked the candidates for office in Santa Cruz County three important transportation questions.
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Letter From Board Chair Sally Arnold
Dear Friends, As we were putting the finishing touches on this newsletter, the August heat wave brought unusual dry lightning which resulted in a frightening