Posts by Yamelith Aguilar

Good Things in Threes: Cycle 3 of California AT Program Means $84 million for Trails

Posted 03/30/17 by Yamelith Aguilar, Laura Cohen in America's Trails, Building Trails | Tagged with California, Funding

City of Roseville trail in California | Photo courtesy City of Roseville

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently announced the results of California’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 funding awards—and it’s good news for trails in the amount of $84.1 million.

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Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail route along a northern section of Monterey Bay | Photo courtesy Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail & Trail

Santa Cruz Invests Big in Trails Through $500 Million Transportation Measure

Posted 12/22/16 by Yamelith Aguilar in Policy, Building Trails | Tagged with California, Funding, Products of Good Policy

During the November 2016 election, Santa Cruz County, California, proved its commitment to active transportation when two out of every three residents voted YES on Measure D, the 2016 Transportation Improvement Plan. This half-cent, 30-year sales tax provides roughly $500 million to Santa Cruz County for a comprehensive package to construct the Santa Cruz County Coastal Rail Trail and fund a variety of other biking and walking projects.