Reimagining How We Move Across Santa Cruz

Empowering our community through sustainable active transportation network corridors, scenic bike trails, and zero-emission pathways.

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A Shared Vision for a Greener Coastline

Greenway Santa Cruz is a community-driven initiative dedicated to expanding safe, accessible, and continuous multi-use pathways across Santa Cruz County. We work to link our vibrant neighborhoods, schools, local businesses, and natural landscapes without reliance on carbon-heavy vehicular travel.

By prioritizing infrastructure built for walking, running, and cycling, we hope to improve public health, support eco-conscious local tourism, and actively preserve our fragile marine and coastal wilderness corridors.

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Initiative Core Pillars

Safe Trail Networks

Mapping, updating, and advocating for protected paved trails that keep pedestrians and cyclists securely separated from heavy roadway traffic.

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Ecosystem Protection

Supporting low-impact transit option practices that mitigate carbon emissions, helping preserve local redwoods, rivers, and Monterey Bay wildlife.

Environmental Impacts

Connected Neighborhoods

Bridging communities by designing routes that connect rural residential districts directly with active commercial town hubs.

Economic Effects

Latest Updates & Guides

Paved multi-use trail along the Santa Cruz coastal greenway
Eco-Tourism

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Santa Cruz Greenway

Prepare for your coastal trek with our complete breakdown of safety tips, bike-share stations, and scenic rest stops along the path.

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Cyclist riding along a scenic coastal trail in Santa Cruz County
Outdoor Recreation

Top 5 Scenic Biking Trails in Santa Cruz County

From towering coastal redwood paths to expansive Pacific Ocean bluffs, explore the most scenic bike routes in the region.

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Stunning ocean view from a walking path along Monterey Bay
Trail Guides

Walking the Monterey Bay: Best Spots for Ocean Views

A curated trail list detailing the most magnificent coastal vistas and wildlife overlook locations in Santa Cruz County.

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