Santa Cruz opens new Coastal Rail Trail segment

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The latest segment of the Coastal Rail Trail in Santa Cruz, Segment 7 Phase II, officially opened Wednesday, providing a new 0.8-mile paved path for pedestrians and cyclists. The new segment connects Bay Street to Beach Street, completing a 2.1-mile stretch of the trail. The project is part of the larger Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network, and was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Coastal Rail Trail aims to improve community connections and provide safe routes for students. Future segments are planned, and the project is funded by a local transportation measure approved in 2016.


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