North Coast Transportation and FLAP Grant Pursuit
Santa Cruz County
Summary
The board authorized a coordinated push for federal FLAP grants for a Davenport-area bike path, excursion train concept, and Highway 1 safety work — but only after a heated debate over staff bandwidth and whether North Coast projects shortchange South County.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county money committed today; District 3 may use Measure K/Q funds and consultants, and any grant match would return to the board.
Davenport residents get safer pedestrian connections and visitors get better access to the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument.
Critics said mid- and South County trail and road needs could lose staff attention; Trail Now opposed the excursion train on safety and equity grounds.
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