Santa Cruz will soon be able to begin construction on the second phase of a multi-use trail along the coast — adding to part of the long-term, controversial Rail-Trail vision.
Coastal Rail Trail
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Rail Trail update: Biz plan reveals funding gaps, potential private partnerships. Debate? Status quo
The draft business plan out Wednesday comes after the Regional Transportation Commission approved electric passenger rail as the “preferred transit option” alongside a recreation path in the coastal corridor. It outlines potential funding sources and implementation plans and will go before the RTC on April 1.
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How much will rail cost, and is it worth it? Santa Cruz County’s 4 mayors, others weigh in
Although three quarters of RTC members voted to accept a recommendation that both rail and a recreation path run along…
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Rail on coastal corridor takes next step by 9-3 vote, but cost questions take center stage, too
Although three quarters of RTC members voted to accept a recommendation that both rail and a recreation path run along the coastal corridor, that vote far from guarantees that passenger rail will ever be implemented.
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Rail Trail decision day: Pivotal vote will either cement or derail passenger rail’s future on coastal line
If Regtional Transportation Commissioners accept a rail-and-trail model, the RTC staff will then create a passenger rail business plan to be presented in April. If not, RTC staff will have to go back to the drawing board
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Rail Trail hearing previews just how contentious coming debates on project might be
In advance of a key hearing on the project today, Lookout sat down with leaders on both sides of the Rail Trail debate…
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Rail Trail Q&A: Passionate perspectives from both sides of these tricky Santa Cruz County tracks
In advance of a key hearing on the project today, Lookout sat down with leaders on both sides of the Rail Trail debate to discuss their perspectives on the project that has stoked fierce dialogue for decades.
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Big Rail Trail hearing ahead Thursday: How to make your voice heard
A quick primer to get you caught up on Santa Cruz County’s most controversial infrastructure project, which celebrates a…
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Homelessness, affordability pillars of Koenig’s swearing-in speech, but what about Rail Trail?
Santa Cruz County has to lead when it comes to dealing with homelessness, including building new housing and developing new work programs, said Manu Koenig, the county’s newest supervisor. But he said little about his trail-only vision.
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Rail Trail 101: Everything you need to know about the county’s most controversial transportation project
A quick primer to get you caught up on Santa Cruz County’s most controversial infrastructure project, which celebrates a big milestone Thursday as a segment formally opens for bike and pedestrian use.