Highway 1, Coastal Infra, and Active Transport Updates
Key Questions
How much funding is recommended under Measure Q for transportation projects?
Measure Q recommends $2.74M for 17 transportation projects.
What decision did the Capitola council make about reallocating funds?
The council voted 4-1 to reallocate $200k from Bay Ave roundabouts to trestle planning, with Orbach dissenting; RTC approval is still needed.
What hiring plans does the county have for civil engineering roles?
The county plans to hire civil engineers by May 22 for RHNA, highway, roads, and water projects.
County civil eng hires by May22 for RHNA/Hwy/roads/water; SLV parks/trails; Harbor dredging complete; RTC freq/express; Active Trans Plan 2026; Bike survey; Hwy Seacliff closures May14; Capitola council votes 4-1 to reallocate $200k from Bay Ave roundabouts to trestle planning (Orbach dissenting); RTC approval needed; could close rail trail gap. Measure Q recommends $2.74M for 17 transportation projects.
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Updated Jun 2, 2026