WEST CLIFF CAMPAIGN

The City Approved that 50-Year Vision for West Cliff Drive at their April 9, 2024 meeting. Thank you to Bike Santa Cruz County supporters who wrote letters, attended meetings, and advocated with us to make that happen! The next steps are not scheduled, but will involve detailing the vision with timelines and project analysis.

Bike Santa Cruz County believes that creating a dedicated two-way bike path on West Cliff will increase ridership, improve the biking and walking experience on West Cliff, reduce user conflict, and increase enjoyment of our incredible natural resource.

In a city-sponsored survey, results consistently confirmed that pedestrian and bicycle access should be prioritized in the future design.  At a December community meeting, 95% of participants prioritized pedestrian and bicycle access, and only 39% prioritized a return to two-way traffic.  In a subsequent online and much larger survey, over 64% of respondents liked the idea of a protected bike path separated from vehicles along West Cliff Drive.

There is an opportunity to apply for funding to pilot a two-way separated bike lane and one lane for cars, along with neighborhood traffic calming to minimize impacts to neighborhood streets. We are asking Council members to support this grant application, and we will need your support at the April 9th Council meeting.

Here’s how you can help: