Santa Cruz Transportation
The County of Santa Cruz has made transportation a priority in an effort to provide efficient transportation services to the public. Like many western remote cities, efficient transportation was necessary for the development of Santa Cruz. In 1875, the first streetcar service was developed and since then, the service has developed into the trolley system seen today.
The city has made it a priority to provide an abundance of parking for motor vehicles in order to attract more tourism and to make Santa Cruz an attractive destination. Santa Cruz County has created government entities to tackle the issues surrounding transportation and to develop bold solutions for transportation . Transportation is a pressing issue in our community. It effects people's access to work and school, which can be either helpful or harmful to the economic vitality of Santa Cruz. While the Chamber advocates for the usage of multi-modal transportation, we are also committed to recognizing and respecting the needs of automobile drivers.
The city has made it a priority to provide an abundance of parking for motor vehicles in order to attract more tourism and to make Santa Cruz an attractive destination. Santa Cruz County has created government entities to tackle the issues surrounding transportation and to develop bold solutions for transportation . Transportation is a pressing issue in our community. It effects people's access to work and school, which can be either helpful or harmful to the economic vitality of Santa Cruz. While the Chamber advocates for the usage of multi-modal transportation, we are also committed to recognizing and respecting the needs of automobile drivers.
Current Projects
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has listed the following projects aimed at improving automobile and mass-transit for the community of Santa Cruz.
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has listed the following projects aimed at improving automobile and mass-transit for the community of Santa Cruz.
Transportation Resources:
Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC)
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) focuses on long-term sustainability regarding transportation and implements projects and services that address transportation needs in the community.
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) focuses on long-term sustainability regarding transportation and implements projects and services that address transportation needs in the community.
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
CalSTA opened its doors on July 1, 2013 and the formation of the agency was carried out by Governor Jerry Brown who wanted an agency focused solely on transportation. The agency consists of eight transportation entities including The Board of Pilot Commissioners (BOPC), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Caliofrnia Transportation Commission (CTC), Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), High-Speed Rail Authority, New Motor Vehicle Board (NMVB), and the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). For more information, please visit their website.
CalSTA opened its doors on July 1, 2013 and the formation of the agency was carried out by Governor Jerry Brown who wanted an agency focused solely on transportation. The agency consists of eight transportation entities including The Board of Pilot Commissioners (BOPC), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Caliofrnia Transportation Commission (CTC), Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), High-Speed Rail Authority, New Motor Vehicle Board (NMVB), and the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). For more information, please visit their website.
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz Metro)
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD) was formed in 1968 to provide better public transportation in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Live Oak. The boundaries of the district were then expanded to better serve the communities in Santa Cruz County now including Santa Cruz, Capitola, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, San Jose, and other local cities in the county. For more information on the Santa Cruz Metro, click on the links below.
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD) was formed in 1968 to provide better public transportation in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Live Oak. The boundaries of the district were then expanded to better serve the communities in Santa Cruz County now including Santa Cruz, Capitola, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, San Jose, and other local cities in the county. For more information on the Santa Cruz Metro, click on the links below.
Santa Cruz City Transportation Commission
The city's Transportation and Public Works Commission hosts meetings every third Monday in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November where the Commission meets and speaks about issues on their agenda. The Commission acts as advisors for public works in the city, oversee the construction and reconstruction of roads, and review the allocation of funds related to roadways.
The city's Transportation and Public Works Commission hosts meetings every third Monday in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November where the Commission meets and speaks about issues on their agenda. The Commission acts as advisors for public works in the city, oversee the construction and reconstruction of roads, and review the allocation of funds related to roadways.
Santa Cruz County Public Works Department
The Santa Cruz County Public Works department is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving all of the county road ways, sewage, water drainage, garbage disposal, and parking in the county. Their website provides details on the particular areas that the county is working to improve. The county's public works page also provides an up to date road closure page where they inform the public of which county roads are closed or operating at less than full capacity. The county also provides parking permits for visitors to the county and help reduce traffic congestion for the local residents.
The Santa Cruz County Public Works department is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving all of the county road ways, sewage, water drainage, garbage disposal, and parking in the county. Their website provides details on the particular areas that the county is working to improve. The county's public works page also provides an up to date road closure page where they inform the public of which county roads are closed or operating at less than full capacity. The county also provides parking permits for visitors to the county and help reduce traffic congestion for the local residents.
Santa Cruz County Transportation Data
Below is a compilation of commute data for the Santa Cruz County. Sources include SCCRTC, and TownCharts
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Below is a compilation of commute data for the Santa Cruz County. Sources include SCCRTC, and TownCharts
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