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Jack Brown
Jan 114 min read
Please provide the RTC with comments to their Climate Adaption Vulnerability Assessment by Friday January 17
Submit your comments on the RTC's Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment Report by 5 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025, to...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20245 min read
A Day in the Life: Commuting to Santa Cruz by Train Without a Car
To conclude my essays, let’s look at what happens if we do not question the current plan and let everything proceed . Let’s imagine that...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20243 min read
The True Cost of Noise—Santa Cruz Passenger Train Horns and Community Impact
I recently posted 10 questions the RTC really needs to answer about the plans for a trail that prioritizes rail on the unusable train...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20243 min read
The Financial Reality of Taxation for Santa Cruz’s Zero-Emission Train
I recently posted 10 questions the RTC really needs to answer about the plans for a trail that prioritizes rail on the unusable train...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Santa Cruz County Deserves Better Than a Single-Track Passenger Rail with Limited Capacity
I recently posted 10 questions the RTC really needs to answer about the plans for a trail that prioritizes rail on the unusable train...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20244 min read
The Never-Ending Wait for Santa Cruz County’s Zero Emission Rail and Trail: A Dream Deferred?
Even in the rosiest of scenarios, the rail plan would not start construction until the end of 2032. I recently posted 10 questions the...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20243 min read
The Santa Cruz County Rail Trail – A Costly Mistake We Can’t Afford
The still incomplete Segment 7, Phase 2 portion of the Santa Cruz Coastal Trail. Current estimates are running a year and a half behind...
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Jack Brown
Dec 27, 20242 min read
10 Questions in Regards to Good Times Article Regarding the October 2024 RTC Public Meeting
10 Questions in Regards to Good Times Article Regarding the RTC Public Meeting Last Week [ https://www.goodtimes.sc/newrail-trail-details...
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Jack Brown
May 21, 20242 min read
Trail Advocacy Initiatives for a Better Future
In the picturesque coastal region of Santa Cruz County, California, a dedicated organization is working tirelessly to preserve and...
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Jack Brown
May 21, 20242 min read
Unveiling the Truth: Coastal Trail Preservation Myths
When it comes to coastal trail preservation, myths and misconceptions abound. These misconceptions often prevent much-needed progress in...
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Jack Brown
May 21, 20242 min read
Coastal Collaboration: Enhancing Trails with State Support
Santa Cruz County is well-known for its stunning coastal views and picturesque trails, drawing outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers...
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