Santa Cruz transportation officials agreed Thursday to explore using an existing railroad bridge next to the Murray Street Bridge as a temporary path for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the harbor during the extended bridge closure, though some fear the move could derail plans to use the tracks for a future passenger train.
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Murray Street Bridge closure puts spotlight on long-standing safety concerns on Midtown’s Cayuga Street
Residents of Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz say the Murray Street Bridge closure has brought more traffic to the neighborhood, spotlighting longstanding concerns about dangerous drivers and fatal accidents on the street.
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Carmageddon: Harbor access roads join Murray Street closure; input requested for Bethany Curve public art
The east harbor access road beneath the Murray Street Bridge has closed until January in the interest of public safety, as crews will be staging heavy equipment and relocating everything from rock armoring and utilities into the pedestrian zone.
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Historic route change marks 53rd Wharf to Wharf race as 16,000 runners navigate altered course
A historic route change forced by Murray Street Bridge construction couldn’t dampen spirits as Santa Cruz County’s’s popular annual Wharf to Wharf race adapted, drawing 16,000 runners to the six-mile oceanside route on Sunday and maintaining its community charm.
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Santa Cruz Harbor adds water taxi hours on Fridays because of Murray Street Bridge closure
The water taxi ferrying passengers around the Santa Cruz Harbor will now operate on Friday afternoon/evening, adding to its service on Thursdays, weekends and holidays amid the closure of the Murray Street Bridge.
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It’s a new start – or at least starting line – for the Wharf to Wharf
The ongoing closure of the Murray Street Bridge means this year’s Wharf to Wharf road race will start in Pleasure Point, going the edge of the Santa Cruz Harbor before joining the traditional course for its final 4 miles to Capitola Village.
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With Murray Street Bridge closed, port district to explore extended hours for water taxi in coming weeks
The Santa Cruz Port District is eyeing a pilot project to determine whether enough people are interested and would use its water taxi service beyond its current hours as locals continue to adjust to the closure of the Murray Street Bridge thoroughfare.
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Ask Lookout: Is there any way to lessen the time or impact of Murray Street Bridge construction?
As the impacts of the full closure of the Murray Street Bridge ripple across the city, Santa Cruz residents have raised concerns about congestion, business losses and whether the city could have planned construction more efficiently.
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‘Our oxygen is getting cut off’: Seabright and harbor businesses struggle as Murray Street Bridge shuts down
Seabright and Santa Cruz Harbor-area business owners are reporting steep declines in sales following the full closure of the Murray Street Bridge, a key artery for commuters, tourists and locals.
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Carmageddon: Seven-month closure of Murray Street Bridge begins; bike path changes on East Cliff
The Murray Street Bridge will be entirely closed for seven months as of Monday. While the City of Santa Cruz has made some changes to the detour routes, drivers should prepare for heavy traffic. Separately, the county is studying updates to the bike path along East Cliff Drive.