Until sometime in the early 2000s, the U.S. had fewer traffic fatalities per mile traveled than most developed countries. That’s changed. If we’re measuring by road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, the U.S. is currently ranked 17th out of 29 high-income nations for which data is available. By road ...
Traffic Safety PSA Contest
Educate and inspire teens to stay safe while driving, cycling or walking in Santa Cruz County! The Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) is sponsoring a video contest for teens to create a video public service announcement (PSA) about traffic safety. Have fun, be creative, and read the ...
Section of West Cliff Closed
SANTA CRUZ - A short section of West Cliff Drive will be closed intermittently for the coming week as the city works to repair an eroded cliff after a recent storm swell battered the area. The West Cliff section between Woodrow Avenue and David Way will be closed to traffic Friday, through Feb. ...
New Traffic Cams on Hwy 1
Caltrans installed a seven new cameras along Highway 1 to observe traffic conditions. You can see them on our Traffic Cameras page, along with all 24 active cameras in the Santa Cruz County network. Check these cameras before you get on the road to see what traffic is going to be like during your ...
Bike to Work and School tomorrow
Pump up your tires and strap on your helmet, Bike to Work and School day is tomorrow! If you ride your bike tomorrow, visit one of 13 free breakfast sites (or more than 40 schools if you are a student) and spend some time with your fellow cyclists. Happy cycling! ...
