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Supporters
A number of organizations have written or spoken to endorse the rail trail in Santa Cruz County, including Sam Farr, John Laird, and Bruce McPherson.
- Sierra Club
- The Seaside Company
- The Santa Cruz County Cycling Club
- Seascape Resort
- People Power
- EcoAct
- Go for Health Alliance (United Way sponsored)
- Campaign for Sensible Transportation
- Live Oak Grange
- Community Traffic Safety Coalition
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Santa Cruz Bicycle Industry Coalition
Bruce
McPherson - California State Senator,
15th District
“The potential for establishing a viable recreational rail project in Santa Cruz County is an exciting one for me.” McPherson also pointed out his support for Senate Bill 465, which supports the establishment of a rail project in the rail right of way.
John Laird - California
Assembly Member, 27th District
“In tight fiscal times
like these, the Commission has
the chance to maximize dollars
from outside the county by utilizing
funds from Proposition 116. Please
take advantage of this opportunity.”
Sam Farr - US Representative,
District 17
“I believe that this region
cannot afford to miss this unique
opportunity to purchase this
intact railroad right-of-way.”
Community Traffic Safety
Coalition
The County’s own Community
Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC),
which includes the Highway Patrol
and the Santa Cruz Police Department,
among others, wrote “The
CTSC supports the Regional Transportation
Commission’s plans to establish
a recreational rail service between
Capitola and Aptos/Seascape and
build a bicycle and pedestrian
path adjacent to the rail line.
The recreational trolley has
the potential to lessen traffic
congestion, making roads safer
for pedestrians and cyclists.”
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