Residents can now provide input on potential improvements along the State Route 17 corridor through an interactive online survey. The State Route 17 Corridor Plan Community Survey allows community members to pinpoint specific locations of concern, offer general feedback, or comment on specific proposed improvements.
The survey, managed by the California Department of Transportation, comes as planners study ways to address traffic congestion, enhance safety, and improve accessibility along the busy highway connecting Santa Cruz County to the San Francisco Bay Area. Highway 17 is known for dangerous conditions, particularly for bicyclists and drivers during peak hours or in bad weather.
Users of the survey can place a pin on an interactive map to highlight a location within the study limits or within a half-mile buffer shown on the map. Comments can describe experiences, challenges, or observations about traffic, pedestrian safety, or other travel issues. For those who prefer to provide broader feedback, the portal allows submission of general comments that are not tied to a specific location.
Users also can comment directly on proposed improvement concepts. These concepts appear as red points on the map, and users can zoom in to see labels and buffer areas before attaching their feedback.
Officials said the survey is part of a broader effort to incorporate local knowledge into planning decisions.
“Community input is critical as we evaluate options to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility along the corridor,” said project representative Kelly McClendon.
People experiencing technical difficulties can contact McClendon by phone at 805-393-4729 or by email at [email protected].
The online system allows residents to submit multiple comments. Planners hope the interactive format will encourage more detailed and location-specific feedback than traditional public meetings alone. n
Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/SR17-Survey-2026