A COMMUNITY VISION

Coast Connect

Imagine the possibilities of a zero emissions transportation network in Santa Cruz County

Coastal Rail Trail

32 miles of protected trail for people of all ages to walk and roll.

Light Rail

Zero emission light rail service between Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

Walkable Neighborhoods

Safe neighborhood streets for walking, rolling and riding.

Coastal Rail Trail

32 miles of protected trail for people of all ages to walk and roll.

Light Rail

Zero emission light rail service between Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

Walkable Neighborhoods

Safe neighborhood streets for walking, rolling and riding.

A COMMUNITY VISION

Coast Connect

We envision an accessible and affordable, zero emissions transportation network in Santa Cruz County.

Walkable Bikeable Neighborhoods

Safe streets and a protected bike network for walking, rolling, and riding.

METRO Service

Fast, frequent and accessible expanded METRO service connecting our county from the Mountains to the Sea.

Rail & Trail

32 miles of protected trail and zero-emission rail service between Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

Building a Great Future Together

Coast Connect is supported by a diverse team of volunteers, community organizations and local businesses all dedicated to promoting a sustainable public transportation network that supports equity and prosperity for all who live, work, and play here.

Voices of Santa Cruz County

County residents and businesses alike are excited about the Coast Connect Vision

"More healthy, less expensive, less traffic congestion, fewer cars."
Tony Fleig
Santa Cruz, CA
"Having safe, reliable, fast transportation to and from South County is critical to bringing our communities together on equal terms."
Kaki Rusmore
Soquel, CA
"[Let's] provide big solutions to climate change air pollution, and quality of life. It's time to take big action!"
Adrienne Frisbee
Santa Cruz, CA

Coast Connect is powered by community

Together we are transforming transportation!

Santa Cruz Sierra Club
Youth for Climate Justice Santa Cruz
Bike Santa Cruz County logo
Regeneration Logo
Coastal Rail logo with bike and streetcar
Bike Friendly Watsonville white text on black circle with a white cruiser bicycle

Join the movement for a connected county

Endorse the Coast Connect vision!

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