Santa Cruz - Request for Qualifications
The proposed Santa Cruz PRT network.
In October of 2008, Santa Cruz issued a Request for Qualifications for a PRT system to alleviate the Highway 1 weekend beach traffic logjam, and to transport visitors to the Boardwalk amusement park. Approximately 13 PRT proposals were received.
The system sketch on the right has 22 stations and 8.6 miles of one-way guideway for an estimated capital cost of $129M.
In addition to providing a congestion free mode of transport, ULTra PRT makes carpooling and other transit more effective by solving the "last mile problem." PRT also enables longer bike commutes and shopping trips, offering added flexibility to both residents and visitors.
Santa Cruz Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Request documents:
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pw/Engineering/pdf/PRT_RFQ.pdf
and
http//www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pw/Engineering/pdf/PRT_RFQ_Addendum1.pdf
