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Santa Cruz Local provides deep and forward-looking coverage of our county’s road maintenance, traffic safety, plans for the rail corridor, walking and biking infrastructure and solutions to transportation challenges.
Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined
Potential stations described near Depot Park, Natural Bridges Drive
Watsonville rail trail, train depot options presented
Maps show potential routes on Walker, Beach streets
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians
Crash hotspots on Ocean St., Freedom Blvd., Soquel Drive
Free bus rides in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday
Plus, a Watsonville Earth Day event April 27
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal
Despite higher cost for transportation commission, many residents want trail in rail corridor
Capitola City Council to revisit Park Ave. rail trail plan
Meeting on Thursday, April 17
Cabrillo College students propose solutions to commuting problems
Transit advocates at Santa Cruz Local event offer ways to get involved
Rail trail, highway projects could sap Santa Cruz County transportation money for 20 years
Transportation commission to weigh loans in autumn
As highway and trail costs climb, Santa Cruz transportation leaders weigh loans
April 3 transportation commission meeting to tackle budget
Rail options, costs on tap for Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation meeting
Questions remain on funding, design
Santa Cruz harbor bridge detours, construction detailed
Quake safety project expected through early 2028
Santa Cruz council approves $900,000 to finish overdue rail trail segment
More than $15 million spent for 0.7-mile path
Survey: Santa Cruz County residents describe unsafe cycling areas
Share your priorities for bike and walk improvements
Explainer: Upcoming decisions on the rail trail in Capitola
What to know ahead of the March 4 town hall
Watsonville council members discuss rail trail options
Paths planned near Beach Street, Pajaro Valley High School
Capitola council delays decision on Park Avenue rail trail options
Residents pack meeting, threaten lawsuit
Rail trail, traffic calming projects on tap for Watsonville City Council
New law makes parking within 20 feet of crosswalk illegal
New mayor, Green Valley Road upgrades on tap in Watsonville
Dec. 10 city council meeting
Soquel Drive bike lane project continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak
County hopes to finish project in spring
Westside Santa Cruz rail trail could open late December
Cost overruns, delays mount
New rail-trail map tracks work in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos
Updates on design, construction, funding