Draft Report From Santa Cruz County RTC Assigns Nearly $4.3 Billion Price Tag to Passenger Rail Project

Here’s what those red stripes along Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mean and when they’ll be put to use

SANTA CRUZ — When giant red rectangles first began appearing in truncated sections along Highway 1, their purpose was likely somewhat mysterious to the average passerby. Then, in recent weeks, a glimpse of clarity emerged in the form of large white letters that were painted onto the rouge pavement to spell out “Metro MST Bus Only.” But local transportation officials say the system these words delineate is unique to highways in Santa Cruz County …

Santa Cruz, Calif., rail project could cost $4.3 billion

Planning for the proposed rail line serving Santa Cruz, Calif.,is based on use of Stadler FLIRT trainsets such as the hydrogen-powered train being prepared for service in San Bernardino County, Calif. However, the document outlining details of the operation notes actual equipment selection will come at a future date. San Bernardino County Transportation Agency SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Construction of the long-discussed, much-debated rail line to San…

Draft report from Santa Cruz County RTC assigns nearly $4.3 billion price tag to passenger rail project

SANTA CRUZ — After more than a year of conducting studies and analyzing data, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has provided the public with its first comprehensive view of what passenger rail service could look like in the county and how much it will cost to get there. According to the executive summary of a draft Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail project concept report that was released Friday, establishing a passen…

22 miles, 9 stops and $4.3 billion: RTC unveils vision for 30-minute train service in Santa Cruz County

Passenger train service between Santa Cruz and Pajaro could cost $4.28 billion to build and up to $41 million annually to operate, according to a new report detailing the vision for a 22-mile rail network through Santa Cruz County. The post 22 miles, 9 stops and $4.3 billion: RTC unveils vision for 30-minute train service in Santa Cruz County appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.

Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail

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