Santa Cruz County discusses Coastal Rail Trail segments 10 and 11 project plans

The City Council Special Meeting held on April 2, 2025, in Capitola, California, focused on the ongoing development of the Coastal Rail Trail segments 10 and 11. The meeting featured a presentation by the project manager from the County of Santa Cruz, who outlined the collaborative efforts between the County, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), and the City of Capitola over the past four years.

The Coastal Rail Trail is a significant infrastructure project that spans 32 miles, connecting Davenport in the north to Pajaro in the south along the Santa Cruz branch rail line, which was acquired by the RTC in February 2012. The alignment for this trail was established in the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Master Plan (MBSST), which received approval from the City of Capitola in 2015.

During the meeting, the project manager emphasized the importance of the segments 10 and 11 project as part of the larger Coastal Rail Trail initiative. The discussions highlighted the progress made in design and environmental documentation, indicating a commitment to enhancing the region's recreational and transportation infrastructure.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the project's goals and the ongoing collaboration among the involved agencies, setting the stage for future developments in the Coastal Rail Trail project.