Members , Committees, and Staff

THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) Founded in 1972, the RTC has twelve voting members: All five members of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors One member from each of the four incorporated cities in the county Three members appointed by the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors The State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) serves as a non-voting member of the Commission. COMMITTEES OF THE RTC The Regional Transportation Commission has established a number of committees including: Bicycle Committee Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee Interagency Technical Advisory Committee Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee RTC STAFF Commission staff assignments are adjusted periodically as current projects evolve and change and new projects are added to the RTC's work program.

Commission Business These items are updated monthly as new information becomes available. (Note: Viewing some of these materials requires downloading the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

What's on the RTC Meeting Agenda? What's on the TPW Agenda? What were the highlights of a recent Commission meeting? 2008 Quarterly Meeting Schedule of the RTC and its Committees. Visit the Web Archive to view the minutes or agendas from past Commission meetings.

Regional Planning and Funding Activities The Commission conducts long range planning studies designed to help guide transportation spending.
Regional Transportation Plan	The Regional Transportation Plan  (RTP) is a long term plan for improving the region's transportation system over the next twenty-five years. The RTP includes transportation goals, policies, and evaluation criteria which will inform the selection of specific improvements and projects. All transportation modes are included in the RTP. The RTP is required to be consistent with State and Federal guidelines. These guidelines are designed to assure that regional transportation planning efforts are both multimodal and consistent throughout the state. In addition the RTP must undergo environmental review. Throughout the process many formal opportunities for public input are provided. In May 2005 the Commission adopted the 2005 RTP.
Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)	As the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), the Regional Transportation Commission makes decisions and sets priorities for the expenditure of various state and federal transportation funds for major projects through the RTIP. Funding sources allocated and administered by the Regional Transportation Commission include: Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA), Surface Transportation Program (STP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), Transportation Development Act (TDA), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Regional Share Funds.
Major Transportation Investment Study	Read the about the Major Transportation Investment Study (MTIS). Based on the results of the Study, the Commission selected a Locally Preferred Alternative which includes a variety of projects in Santa Cruz County.

Data, Statistics and Other Useful Information
Transportation Monitoring Report	2006 Transportation Monitoring Report (Approved 8/2/07--Printed version available at RTC offices: 1523 Pacific Avenue, in downtown Santa Cruz) (Includes updates of most recent traffic counts performed) Follow the links below to view the report and appendices. 2006 Transportation Monitoring Report Introduction & Executive Summary Section I: The Transportation Monitoring Program Section II: The Transportation System Profile Appendix A: Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Maps San Lorenzo Valley/Scotts Valley/Carbonera Area ADT Map (last updated April 2007) Live Oak/Capitola/Soquel Area ADT Map (last updated April 2007) Aptos Area ADT Map (last updated April 2007) Watsonville/Pajaro/Aptos Hills/La Selva Area ADT Map (last updated April 2007) Appendix B: Average Daily Traffic Count Tables Santa Cruz County Regional Traffic Counts (last updated August 28, 2008) Santa Cruz County Counts Performed for UCSC Santa Cruz County Traffic Volumes on State Highways Yearly Counts on Four Standard Roadways Appendix C: Daily and Hourly Traffic Variation 41st Avenue North of Brommer Street Capitola Road West fo 17th Avenue 17th Avenue North of Portola Drive Appendix D: County Screenline Data Appendix E: Vehicle Occupancy and Truck Counts Highway 1 Highway 17 Appendix F: Highway 1 Traffic Studies Traffic Volume Shift on Arterials Vs. Highway 1 Measures of Effectiveness for Existing and Future Northbound AM Peak Measures of Effectiveness for Existing and Future Southbound AM Peak Measures of Effectiveness for Existing and Future Northbound PM Peak Measures of Effectiveness for Existing and Future Southbound PM Peak Appendix G: Average Daily Truck Miles Appendix H: County Commute Patterns 1980 to 2000 Santa Cruz County to County Commuting Appendix I: Traffic Accident Data 2005 Collision Data by Jurisdiction Collision Data for Highway 17 Appendix J: Air Pollution Data Daily Maximum Ozone Daily PM10 Measurements Appendix K: Call Box Usage Appendix L: SCMTD Operating Statistics Appendix M: Pedestrian Access Report Results
Legislative Agenda	Every year the Commission adopts a legislative agenda to guide its support and opposition of state and federal legislative or administrative actions. Review the SCCRTC 2006 Legislative Agenda: State Issues Federal Issues Transportation in Santa Cruz County is funded from a variety of state, local and federal funding programs. The Governor and Legislature is currently reviewing options to supplement transportation funding through a Statewide Transportation Bond Measure.  In February 2006, the SCCRTC adopted policy guidelines to direct advocacy efforts on the proposed transportation bonds, including a list of priority projects in the event the measure earmarked specific projects for Santa Cruz County. In 2005, Congress adopted a new Federal Transportation Authorization bill known as "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users," or SAFETEA-LU that included new funding for opportunities for Santa Cruz County.  For a comprehensive listing of legislation concerning transportation and land use issues, click here For detailed up to date information on bills under consideration by the California State Legislature, click here
Specialized Transportation (Paratransit)	View a summary of the 2007 Santa Cruz County Guide to Specialized Transportation Services. If you would like a complete copy, please send an e-mail or call us at 831/460-3200.
Clean Air Vehicles	Natural Gas Hybrid Electric Links
Road Rage	Road Rage Aggression Busters

Programs and Projects
Commute Solutions (Rideshare Program), Transit Planning, Major Highway Projects, Bicycle Program
Accessible Transportation	The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) provides partial funding for the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (Community Bridges) and the Volunteer Center, which provide transportation services to the elderly and the disabled. The Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&D TAC) is a citizen's advisory committee which advises the Regional Transportation Commission on matters related to accessible transportation and sponsors events and activities that promote accessible transportation. To view the membership list and contact information, click here. The RTC publishes a Guide to Specialized Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities. For more information, to participate in bi-monthly meetings, or to order a printed copy of the Guide, call 460-3200 or send us an e-mail.
Call Box Program	Serving as the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE), the Regional Transportation Commission owns and operates a network of 124 motorist call boxes on Santa Cruz County highways. A motorist simply needs to pick up the handset to automatically reach a call answering service who will connect them with the service that they need. Motorists may use a call box to request assistance or to report traffic incidents. Call 460-3200 for more information on the call box program in Santa Cruz County.
Freeway Service Patrol	In cooperation with Caltrans, the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the California Highway Patrol, the Regional Transportation Commission operates the Freeway Service Patrol on Highways 1 and 17. The FSP tow trucks operate during weekday commute hours and on a limited schedule on the weekends. The FSP tow trucks help reduce congestion by quickly removing stalled vehicles or vehicles involved in an accident from the roadway and assisting motorists with basic car problems to get them on their way.
Transportation Monitoring Program	The Regional Transportation Commission performs on-going traffic monitoring and produces the Annual Transportation Monitoring Report . This report provides traffic volumes on selected local streets and highways and other local transportation statistics. (See above this page for complete links to the 2003 Traffic Monitoring Report and Appendices.)

Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Job and Funding Opportunities
Consulting Opportunities/ RFPs & RFQs	Thank you for your interest. There are no consulting recruitments underway at this time. Please check back again later. To be notified of consulting opportunities, please fill out and submit a request form
Job Opportunities	Current job opportunities
Funding Opportunities	Thank you for your interest. There are no new funding opportunities through the Commission at the time. Check out information on funding programs administered by other agencies and Caltrans’ Planning Grant opportunities.

If you have questions, comments or would like additional information on any of the Commission's activities, programs or projects, please contact staff or call 831/460-3200.

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831/460-3200
Fax: 831/460-3215

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