Santa Cruz County Transit and Transportation Agency Meetings - Audio Tracks

This episode outlines the funding and cost considerations for the project. The project received a record $67.6 million grant from the California Transportation Commission and additional funding from Measure D, totaling $84.9 million. Cost estimates have risen due to various factors like increased construction costs and expanded project scope, requiring an extra $28 million for construction and rig...

3/26/24 - SC County Supervisors notes and links Meeting Portal with video link https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx Agenda https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx? Type=14&ID=1698&Inline=True The Agenda Packet it also available on the Portal. It is a very large file. Sections of the Agenda Packet related to the topics covered in the podcast and divided...

Link to a video of the episode is here: https://youtu.be/jkiNDsDtWJo 3/26/24 - SC County Supervisors notes and links Meeting Portal with video link https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx Agenda https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx? Type=14&ID=1698&Inline=True The Agenda Packet it also available on the Portal. It is a very large file. Sections of the A...

Link to a video of the episode is here: https://youtu.be/coeElDRu6Og 3/26/24 - SC County Supervisors notes and links Meeting Portal with video link https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx Agenda https://santacruzcountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx? Type=14&ID=1698&Inline=True The Agenda Packet it also available on the Portal. It is a very large file. Sections of the A...

In this episode, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors deliberated on a new ordinance regarding the regulation of electric bicycles (e-bikes), motorized bicycles, and scooters. Introduced by Supervisors Koenig and Friend, the ordinance aims to address safety concerns stemming from the increasing popularity and speed of e-bikes, which can reach speeds of 20 to 28 miles per hour. With e-bike sa...

(Summary from the RTC's Highlights) The Commission approved entering into an agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP (Redwood) for general counsel services by Steve Mattas and his team of transportation agency attorneys. Mr. Mattas and his team have provided general and special counsel services to the RTC since August 1, 2019. Mr. Mattas and his team are departing their previous firm, Meyers Nave,...

(Summary from the RTC's Highlights) The Commission received an update on the ongoing construction along Highway 1. Major construction activities will begin this month on the Highway 1 State Park to Bay/Porter Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-on-Shoulder Project that includes a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista Drive and the replacement of the Capitola Avenue overcrossing at Highway 1. As...

(Summary from the RTC's Highlights) The Commission received an informational update on the community’s preference between two single-span bridge types for the Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Aptos Creek and Soquel Drive. The project originally proposed a three-span simple prefabricated bridge. However, the project development team encountered challenges with utilit...

Commisioner questions and comments on the Glydways Presentation.

(Summary from the RTC's Highlights) The Commission heard a presentation from Representatives of Glydways, an electric autonomous pod car venture, to learn about their transportation technology. Glydways is developing a transportation system that would use electric autonomous pod cars to transport people. The company is part of a team of consultants who secured a contract with the City of San Jose...

Informational presentation on storm damage in the area (not much), the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) (see link below), some large Safe Streets fro All grants upcoming, and progress on a stalled Rail Trail project in north county. It is now out for bid. https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/climate-action-plan

Discussions of road works in the area and road closures.

INTERIM CEO/GM ORAL REPORT Daniel Zaragoza, Interim CEO/General Manager The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-BOD-Agenda.pdf The CommunityTV.org video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM79wlvqtdk&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

PRESENTATION ON REIMAGINE METRO PHASE II P2 - Questions and Comments John Urgo, Planning and Development Director Video is here: https://youtu.be/R0O5P7ffDPg The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-BOD-Agenda.pdf The CommunityTV.org video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM79wlvqtdk&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

PRESENTATION ON REIMAGINE METRO PHASE II John Urgo, Planning and Development Director and Daniel from Jarrett Walker and Associates. A fairly weedy discussion of Metro's upcoming service changes. The YouTube video has the images and maps discussed in the presentation. https://youtu.be/nbHXBYXkTnA The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-...

ORAL UPDATE ON PACIFIC STATION NORTH PROJECT John Urgo, Planning and Development Director The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-BOD-Agenda.pdf The CommunityTV.org video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM79wlvqtdk&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

PRESENTATION BY SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) ON ZERO-EMISSION PASSENGER RAIL AND TRAIL PROJECT Sarah Christensen, SCCRTC Senior Transportation Engineer The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-BOD-Agenda.pdf The CommunityTV.org video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM79wlvqtdk&list=PLo9N9AsVO...

RATIFICATION OF INTERIM CEO/GM ENGAGEMENT LETTER Julie Sherman, General Counsel The meeting agenda is here: https://scmtd.com/images/department/board/archive/agendas/2024/2024.02.23-BOD-Agenda.pdf The CommunityTV.org video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM79wlvqtdk&list=PLo9N9AsVOVvT_Ae6YrLvf_pJKSTzuuMqX

Highway 1 State Park-Freedom Auxiliary Lanes, Bus on Shoulder, and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 Project Amendment to Professional Engineering Services Agreement TP2122 (Sarah Christensen, Senior Transportation Engineer) a. Staff Report b. Resolution c. Draft Scope and Costs Proposal for Amendment 4 to TP2122 In a meeting chaired by K Brown, the discussion primarily revolved around two main topics...

In a meeting chaired by K. Brown, Sarah Christensen presented an amendment proposal for the Park Freedom Auxiliary Lanes, Bus on Shoulder, and Coastal Rail Trail Segment 12 project (TP2122). The amendment focuses on additional scope and budget for the professional engineering services contract with their design consultant, due to changes in the project's scope. Christensen emphasized changes aroun...

Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report (CAVA) Milestone 1: Prioritization Framework (Brianna Goodman, Transportation Planner) The Santa Cruz County Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment (CAVA) meeting focused on presenting the project's framework and discussing future steps. Brianna Goodman, a staff member, outlined the six-month progress, including stakeholder and...

The RTC meeting, chaired by K Brown, involved discussions on a transportation project, focusing on coordination among different agencies. Commissioner S Brown praised the project development team for their clear articulation of project needs. The team, comprising local jurisdiction representatives and RTC members, has successfully engaged the public in the project's progress. Commissioner Schiffri...

Public Hearing Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project - Preliminary Purpose and Need (Riley Gerbrandt, Associate Engineer) The public hearing focused on the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Project in Santa Cruz County, led by Riley Gerbrandt, the project manager. The primary goal of the hearing was to present and gather input on the project's preliminary purpose and needs...

Presentation on Transportation Projects in the City of Watsonville (Murray Fontes, Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities, City of Watsonville) Murray Fontes, Assistant Director of Public Works & Utilities for the City of Watsonville, presented transportation projects to the commission, updating on progress since their last presentation in late 2020. Watsonville has completed numer...

Caltrans Report - Scott Eades Scott Eades, the Director of CalTrans District 5, congratulated the commission for appointing Mitch Weiss as the acting executive director, expressing confidence in Weiss’s expertise and looking forward to collaboration. Eades highlighted several ongoing projects in Watsonville: Highway 129 Pavement Project : Scheduled for construction in late 2025 or early 2026, this...