Are you concerned about the Regional Transportation Commission’s plans to bring some form of passenger rail service to Aptos and Santa Cruz county? If so, you’re not alone, and a group of like-minded people will be gathering on Thursday, September 17th at the Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos (near Rio del Mar Beach) from 6:00 to 8:30 PM.

If you can’t make it in person, you’re welcome to attend online via GoTo Meeting, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/30522503 – for audio, call (872) 240-3311 and use Access Code 305-225-037

The purpose of the meeting is to:

• Discuss why rail + trail is not feasible
• Discuss how the proposed train would degrade our quality of life
• Create enthusiasm for Trail Only option by educating attendees how it would benefit them and community
• Recruit attendees to participate in activities needed to achieve goals
• Develop action plans

There is an event created on Facebook which you can share with your friends who are likewise interested in learning more, and there’s also a Facebook page for the Aptos Rail Trail advocating a trail without rail.