Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 06/11/2026

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission held a meeting on June 11, 2026, focusing on various transportation projects and funding allocations. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract with HNTB Corporation for construction management services for Segment 12 of the Coastal Rail Trail project, with a contract value not to exceed $6,485,882. This contract covers pre-construction and construction phase services, funded through a combination of federal Measure funds, State Senate Bill 1 funds, and Measure D funds. The commission also discussed the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which outlines long-term transportation investments and priorities, emphasizing safety, equity, and infrastructure resilience. The RTP was adopted unanimously, guiding future project funding and planning. Additionally, the meeting addressed grant applications, project coordination with Caltrans, and staffing updates relevant to project delivery and fiscal management. The commission took a vote to approve the contract award and the RTP adoption, with motions passing unanimously except for one commissioner abstaining on the contract vote.