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RTC holds public hearing on milestone 3 of 0‑emission passenger rail and coastal trail
Summary
Staff presented milestone 3 refinements to alignments, station alternatives, and engagement plans for the 0‑emission passenger rail and coastal trail; the public hearing produced extensive feedback on station placement (Watsonville and West Side), safety and access at the Boardwalk, and calls for clearer cost/ridership numbers.
RTC staff presented milestone 3 of the 0‑emission passenger rail and trail project on Dec. 12, summarizing refined conceptual alignments, station options, and outreach to date and seeking public input ahead of further operations and cost modeling in early 2025.
Project staff said milestone 3 focuses on conceptual alignment refinements (not final designs), station siting and amenities, and ridership forecasting methodology. The project team highlighted several constrained locations where staff developed multiple alternatives: Segment 18 (Watsonville west beach access and potential trail along Beach Street), Segment 13 (Sumner Avenue trail adjacent to roadway to avoid two large bridges), several options near Cabrillo (including elevated or at‑grade alternatives…
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