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Good News for City of Watsonville Rail Trail!

Regional Transportation Commission Selects four (4) City Projects for Funding

Regional Transportation Commission awards $14 million for local transportation projects and The  City of Watsonville was one of various recipients. Four (4) of five (5) projects submitted to the Regional Transportation Commission were selected for funding for a total award of $2.3 million! The Commission made their announcement at their December 5th meeting.

Approved Projects

Airport Blvd
Requested amount: $1,450,000
Awarded:  $1,195,000

Bicycle Safety Training
Requested amount: $30,000
Awarded: $30,000 

Rail Trail - Lee Road
Requested amount: $1,040,000
Awarded: $1,040,000 

Sidewalk Infill

Requested amount: $144,000
Awarded: $120,000

You can read the details on each of the approved projects by clicking here.

Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission's press release announcing the awards.  

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