On Friday afternoon, the virtual ribbon cutting ceremony took place.
Here’s what Guy Preston, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission had to say about the project.
“This trail is a much needed addition to our county’s transportation infrastructure and built on a vision of providing a robust, active transportation network so we can live in a healthier and more sustainable community”, Guy said.
“I see a transformation occurring, where people of all ages and abilities are seeking safe and more enjoyable travel outside of a vehicle. We have done this together. We went so far as to tax ourselves via Measure D to ensure that we had the funding to deliver. For that I thank you the public along with the city of Santa Cruz who has been an amazing partner to the RTC.”
Preston also mentions that the Coastal Rail trail is the “Spine” in the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, and that this 1.2 mile stretch was listed as the highest priority given the population density.
