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Jan 234 min read
Big News: Santa Cruz Wharf to Aptos Rail Trail is Fully Funded!
The Rail Trail from the Boardwalk to south of Aptos is now fully funded and will break ground for construction over the next two years.


Dec 18, 20244 min read
Comment Now! Milestone 3 Rail Design
Make sure to get your comments in for the design of Santa Cruz County's new passenger Rail Service. Comments are due December 20th 2024.


Oct 29, 20241 min read
Rail Service Design Workshops
November 12th and 13th, 2024.
Click here for the details about the upcoming in-person workshops in Watsonville and Live Oak.


Oct 29, 20245 min read
Just the Facts - FAQ's about the Rail Trail and Rail Service
We did the research so you don't have to. Fact checking claims made by Greenway and Trail Now about the Rail & Trail.


Oct 4, 20241 min read
Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail
Join us on October 19th for a scavenger hunt! Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the Westside Rail Trail.

Oct 4, 20241 min read
Does your Candidate Support The Rail & Trail?
Santa Cruz County Rail & Trail Election Guide - Candidate Survey

Aug 14, 20243 min read
Best Practices in Designing a Rail System
We’ve been going over design best practices, grant requirements, and demographic and transportation data to make sure the new rail service w


Aug 13, 20244 min read
Guide to Funding our Rail Project
California and the Federal Govenment have recently increased the amount of funding available for rail projects. Let's take a look.

Jun 24, 20245 min read
Let’s Get Started Designing the Rail Service We Want to See!
Over the next four weeks, the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is taking public comment on the first draft of rail...


Jun 19, 20242 min read
First-ever Rail & Trailblazer Awards Announced at Groundbreaking for North Coast Segment
Santa Cruz Friends of the Rail & Trail presenting the first-ever Rail & Trailblazer awards to Grace Blakeslee and Andy Schiffrin.


Jun 6, 20242 min read
Construction Begins on Spectacular North Reach Rail Trail
Construction begins on North Reach Rail Trail connecting Wilder Ranch, Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument and Davenport.


May 1, 20245 min read
Rail Trail Construction Progress Tracking
Stay updated with the latest Rail Trail construction updates. More than 14 additional miles of the rail trail are expected to be...


Apr 16, 20246 min read
Getting to the Facts: Rail & Trail Together are both Feasible and Fundable.
Former Greenway Executive Director Manu Koenig continues to use delay tactics, half-truths, and misinformation to try and stop the Rail &...

Apr 5, 20245 min read
Transit Group Pushes Supervisors on Rail Trail
More than 50 local transportation advocates rallied in front of the Santa Cruz County Government Center on Wednesday to call on county

Mar 31, 20247 min read
State Grant Hangs in the Balance with Rail Trail Segments in Limbo
After simmering beneath the surface for months, one of Santa Cruz County’s most hotly debated issues was recently brought back

Mar 27, 20243 min read
What Happened at the Board of Supervisor's Meeting This Week
The March 26th Board of Supervisors Meeting had a giant (not good) surprise for Rail Trail supporters. During a routine EIR approval for...


Nov 28, 20233 min read
New Advocacy Brings In 34M
2023 has been an exciting year because we were able to do something we've wanted to do for a long time: successfully advocate for public...


Jul 19, 20232 min read
Risks and Opportunities for the Rail & Trail Projects
Updated 8/7/2023 by Friends of the Rail & Trail The 2024 Supervisorial Election presents both a risk and an opportunity for any Rail and...


May 9, 20233 min read
Art on the Rail Trail
We were fortunate to have a chance to talk with artist Jenni Ward and learn about the planned installation of her artwork on the Westside...


Apr 23, 20233 min read
New Santa Cruz Bus and Rail State Grant Funding
We are thrilled to share that Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties have been awarded three state grants to advance our regional sustainable...
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