Line 71/Rapid Corridors Project

METRO is working with the community to identify solutions aimed at making travel by bus faster, more reliable, and easier to access between the cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz. This study, funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant, will identify opportunities to improve METRO’s customer experience through improved travel times, better pedestrian and bicyclist access to bus stops and upgraded bus stop amenities.

Project Objectives

• Evaluate traffic and travel conditions along the corridor. Identify existing needs for pedestrian, bus stop amenity and transit priority improvements.
• Develop strategies and solutions for improving transit service and access.
• Engage community members to understand needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions and key stakeholders to identify steps to implementation.

Project Timeline

September 2022 – January 2023: Data Collection and Existing Conditions

January – February 2023: Round 1 community engagement survey and pop-up events

• Please spend 5-10 minutes to share your feedback via this survey and interactive map of the project area at https://bit.ly/SCMetroSurveyR1.

February – July 2023: Identify problems, develop strategies, and prioritize recommendations

August – September 2023: Round 2 community engagement

October 2023: Develop Implementation Plan

October 2023 – January 2024: Prepare Final Report and Presentation

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