Streets & Highways
Local Streets and Roads
A significant amount of the funding administered by the RTC is awarded to local governments for pothole repair, paving, construction and maintenance of local streets and roads. To inquire about a particular improvement project or to report a street or road that needs attention, contact the Public Works Department responsible for maintaining streets in your jurisdiction:
- City of Capitola Public Works
- City of Santa Cruz Public Works
- City of Scotts Valley Public Works
- City of Watsonville Public Works
- County of Santa Cruz Public Works
Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
Notify us of obstacles or hazards that may inhibit bike or pedestrian travel by using the RTC’s Hazard Report.
Highways
A number of California State Routes commonly referred to as Highways run through Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz County residents and visitors are served by Highways: 1, 9, 17, 129, 152 and 236. While the State of California owns, maintains and operates these highways, a significant level of local participation in both funding and planning for these facilities is required. These local highway-related activities are conducted by the RTC.
Current Highway Projects in Santa Cruz County
- Overview of All Highway 1 Projects
- Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project
- Highway 1 HOV Lanes Project
- Caltrans Construction Update
Recently Completed Highway Projects
- Highways 1/17 Merge Lanes Project
- Highway 17 Safety Improvement Projects
Highway Maintenance
- To report maintenance needed on state highways, submit a Maintenance Service Request
to Caltrans.
Related Projects and Resources
- Traffic Conditions
- Motorist Assistance Services
- 511 – A project to consider a traveler information service for the Monterey Bay Area
RTC Contact
Kim Shultz
Senior Transportation Planner
info@sccrtc.org
(831) 460-3200