This is where people live. The darker the blue, the higher the density.
Now look at where the rail line goes. Right through the middle of it.
Good transit serves the most people. It goes where the density is. And it reaches the communities that need it most. Our line does all three.
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Look at where people are already traveling. Now imagine them connected by rail.
This map shows trip origins around each potential station. Pajaro station, Downtown Watsonville, Capitola Village, Pacific and the Wharf. The whole county, one line.
The demand is already there.
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A look at Wilder Ranch along the rail trail. A wonderful historic site. It's amazing being connected to our county like this. Get out there when it's not so hot and take a ride.
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Bikes packed at the farmers market. Metro rolling through.
Not everyone needs to drive. They just need options.
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Ride along the tracks and enjoy the wildflower sculptures. A safe, easy ride from the Westside to the beach.
Piece by piece, it's getting built.
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Gas is expensive. Biking and transit don't surge price you. They're consistent, affordable, and they work. For a lot of people, that's not a lifestyle choice. Options matter.
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You can't widen your way out of congestion. But you can build smarter. Rail moves more people in a fraction of the space.
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Rail and trail give people options.
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The Timber Heritage Association still runs rail cars on it.
Some say removing the tracks is the only way to build the trail. Humboldt County proved otherwise.
There are options. Santa Cruz deserves to see them.
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How do rail and trail share space? Like this.
These examples from Humboldt Bay show what's possible: flangeway fillers, shared bridges, narrowed corridors, and low-speed rail running alongside the trail.
It works. It's already happening.
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Administration—making us eligible for billions in rail grants
Don't let misinformation drown out what our community has clearly said it wants.
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Santa Cruz County wants to hear what matters to you.
Town halls are happening across all five districts this month. If you support transit, rail, and trail, this is your chance to say so.
Come on out and let's make some noise!
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This is Lenox Street. Tracks down the middle, cars parked alongside, people biking through.
It's called a streetcar track. Having rail, cars, cyclists, and pedestrians all share the same space is more common than you'd think. And it works.
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This is what FORT is all about. Talking with neighbors about how rail and trail can work for a community like ours. You learn what people need by showing up.
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Another trip on the trail. Where are you headed?
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A place to walk that feels safe. Space to share with others. A route you can count on, day or night.
That's what the trail means for the people who use it most.
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Rail, trail, and transit help connect people to public spaces and to each other.
When people can walk, roll, bike, or ride together, public space becomes part of daily life, not something you just drive past.
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New year, same goal.
A safer, more connected Santa Cruz County through Rail & Trail. Thanks for being part of the journey.
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Inflate worst-case numbers
Ignore state and federal funding
Pretend transit is funded per capita to create shock value
Present fear as fiscal responsibility
This is not serious transportation analysis. It’s fake news.
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This really is a labor of love. Thanks for being part of it.
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We can’t wait to share more details with you next year.
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Rails and trails from all over — faster than traffic, right next to a bike trail.
📍Rio de Janeiro
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Trail construction is taking shape near Wilder, with views looking both north and south along the corridor.
This is what turning plans into reality looks like.
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Here is a look at construction on the North Coast Trail near Four Mile.
Projects like this do not happen overnight, but every day of progress moves us closer to a safer, more connected county.
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Santa Cruz County has the same opportunity with our publicly owned rail corridor.
If we choose to use it well, it can bring these benefits here too.
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Vehicle tires are now one of the biggest sources of microplastics in our ocean. It is a reminder that the way we move affects far more than traffic.
Cleaner transportation options like rail, walking, and biking reduce pollution at the source and protect our coast.
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It is great to see our local history recognized nationally and a reminder of what this corridor could mean for our future.
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Cars can get sleeker and smarter, but without real options for transit, traffic stays the same. We deserve better ways to get around.
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