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:

• Media Release: Seeking Input on Traveler Information System for the Monterey Bay Area
• Media Release: RTC to manage construction of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes Project
• Media Release: New Santa Cruz County Bike Map Available
• AMBAG's Draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) available for public comment through August 26, 2010
• The RTC Announces the Art of Neno Villamor
• Media Release: California Transportation Commission Approves Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Purchase
• Media Release: RTC approves Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Purchase
• The 2009 SAFE on 17 Annual Report is now available (4/30/10)
• Media Release: Exectutive Director's Recommendation to Acquire the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
• Media Release: Highway 1/17 Landscaping project begins next month
• Media Release: RTC to request state funds to acquire the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
• Projects Selected by RTC for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds:
• Project List
• Map of ARRA Projects
• Hwy 1 Auxiliary Lanes Project Final Environmental Document now available
• Subscribe to E-News updates about RTC's major projects

HIGHWAY PROJECTS:

• Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project
• Highway 1/17 Merge Lanes Project
• Highway 1 HOV Lane Widening Project
• STARS (Sustainable Transportation System & Access Rating System) project scorecard under development and using Highway 1 HOV project as a pilot
• 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:

• Sidewalk Maintenance Report and Appendices prepared by the E&D TAC’s Pedestrian Safety Work Group, outlining jurisdiction and property owner responsibilities and practices (06-10). Report to be presented to the RTC at their 6/3/10 meeting.
• Audit Reports
  • FY08/09 Financials
    • Single Audit Report
    • Audit Report
  • FY07/08 Financials
  • FY06/07 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)
• Transportation Funding Task Force’s adopted Mobility Plan (Posted 11-07)

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COMMISSION MEETINGS:

• Agenda for the 9/2/10 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
• Agenda for the 8/19/10 Transportation Policy Workshop
• Highlights from the 8/5/10 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
• Minutes and Agendas from past RTC meetings and workshops
• 2010 RTC/TPW Annual Meeting Schedule

RTC COMMITTEES:

• Committee Descriptions and Rosters
• Committee Vacancies
• 2010 3-Month Meeting Schedule
• Sustainable Transportation & Access Rating System Technical Advisory Committee (STARS TAC)
• Agenda for the 7/9/10 STARS TAC meeting
• Bicycle Committee
• Agenda for the 8/9/10 Bicycle Committee meeting
• Packet for the 8/9/10 Bicycle Committee meeting
• Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&DTAC)
  • Agenda for the 8/10/10 E&D TAC meeting
  • Packet for the 8/10/10 E&D TAC meeting
  • E&D TAC 2007 Annual Report
  • Final Unmet Specialized Transportation Needs List
  • Guide to Specialized Transportation
  • Guia a Servicios de Transporte Especializado
• Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee
  • Agenda for the 05/11/10 B&A Meeting
  • Packet for the 05/11/10 B&A Meeting
• Rail Acquisition Committee
• ITAC (Interagency Technical Advisory Committee)
  • Next meeting 8/19/10- NOTE EARLY START TIME AT 1:00PM
  • Agenda for the 8/19/10 ITAC Meeting
  • Packet for the 8/19/10 ITAC Meeting
• TOS (Traffic Operations System Oversight) Committee and Safe on 17 Task Force
  • Packet for 3/24/10 meeting
• Past Committees

OPPORTUNITIES AT THE COMMISSION:

• Job Opportunities
• Consulting Opportunities
• Art Exhibit Opportunities

POPULAR RTC PUBLICATIONS:

• Guide to Specialized Transportation (updated with addendum 12/18/09)
• Santa Cruz County Bikeways Map