Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Purpose of the SCCRTC:

1. Set priorities for major capital improvements to our transportation infrastructure, including highways, major roads, rail and alternative transportation facilities.
2. Pursue and allocate funding for all elements of our transportation system.
3. Adopt policies to improve mobility, access and air quality.
4. Plan for future projects and programs to improve the regional transportation system while improving the region's quality of life.
5. Inform businesses and the public about alternatives to driving alone and the need to better manage our existing transportation system.
6. Conduct programs to encourage the use of alternative transportation modes.

NEWS AND UPDATES:

• Invitation to Submit Proposals for Santa Cruz County FSP Service
• Media Release: Now Exhibiting throuth 10/31/08 Artworks by Tom Bullock (posted 8-08)
• Media Release: New Agreement Reached with Union Pacific for Rail Line Acquisition
• Final Unmet Needs List adopted 6/5/08 for Transit and Paratransit (Posted 6-08)
• Transportation Funding Task Force Completes Mobility Plan (Posted 11-07)
• Media Release: Super Majority of Transportation Funding Task Force Approves Transportation Funding Plan (Posted 11-07)
• Transportation Funding Task Force Voter Survey Results (Posted 10-07)
• Press Release: Voters Approve Propositions Aimed at Funding Transportation (11-06)
• Subscribe to E-News updates about RTC's major projects

HIGHWAY PROJECTS:

• Updated Highway Page of Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project Projects in Santa Cruz County
• Highway 1/17 Merge Lanes Project
• Highway 1 HOV Lane Widening Project
• Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project
• Subscribe to E-News updates on highway projects
• Road Conditions
• Caltrans Homepage
• Caltrans Current Highway Conditions

RAIL PROJECTS AND STUDIES:

• Rail Line Acquisition
• Recreational Rail Service
• Coastal Rail Trail
• Subscribe to E-News updates on rail projects

OTHER REPORTS, STUDIES AND PROGRAMMING:

• Audit Reports
  • FY2008 Financials
• 2006 Annual Report (Posted 6-07)
• Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
• State and Federal Legislative Agendas
• Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
• 2006 TMR (Transportation Monitoring Report; includes traffic counts)
• 1998 MTIS (Major Transportation Investment Study) (posted 11-05)
• Caltrans' interactive California Transportation Plan 2035; provides feedback on goals, policies, and strategies for the state's future transportation system

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• Commute Solutions offers instant on-line ridematching.
• Email us for personalized assistance planning your bike/walk/carpool/transit trips.

COMMISSION MEETINGS:

• Agenda for 10/02/08 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
• The October 16, 2008 Transportation Policy Workshop Meeting has been cancelled. Next meeting November 20.
• Highlights from the 9/04/08 Commission meeting
• Minutes and Agendas from past RTC meetings and workshops
• 2008 RTC/TPW Annual Meeting Schedule

RTC COMMITTEES:

• Committee Descriptions and Rosters
• Committee Vacancies
• 2008 3-Month Meeting Schedule
• Bicycle Committee
• The 9/8/08 Bicycle Committee Meeting Agenda
• The 9/8/08 Bicycle Committee Meeting Packet
• Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&DTAC)
  • Agenda for 10/14/08 meeting
  • Packet for 10/14/08 meeting
  • E&D TAC 2007 Annual Report
  • Final Unmet Needs List for Transit and Paratransit (06-05-08)
  • 2007 Guide to Specialized Transportation
  • 2007 Guia a Sevicios de Transporte Especializado
• Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee
  • Agenda for 9/11/08 B&A Meeting
  • The next B&A meeting is scheduled for Thursday 11/13/08
• Rail Acquisition Committee
  • The 10/06/08 Rail Acquisition Committee
    meeting is cancelled
  • The next meeting of the Rail Acquisition Committee is scheduled for 2:00 pm on Monday, 11/10/08
• ITAC (Interagency Technical Advisory Committee)
  • 10/16/08 ITAC meeting has been Cancelled
  • Next meeting scheduled for 11/20/08
• TOS (Traffic Operations System Oversight) Committee and Safe on 17 Task Force
  • Agenda for 9/24/08 meeting

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMISSION:

• Job Opportunities
• Consulting Opportunities
• Art Exhibit Opportunities

POPULAR RTC PUBLICATIONS:

• Guide to Specialized Transportation
• Santa Cruz County Bikeways Map