On January 27th, People Power hosted a walk along the rail corridor in Santa Cruz in response to recent threats by Union Pacific to fine "trespassers" up to $2,000. The walk in the rain, which brought out more than two dozen people, featured local historian Ross Gibson who spoke about the past and possible future of rail transportation in Santa Cruz County. The Sunday stroll began at Swift Street on the Westside of Santa Cruz and ended at Bay Street.

People Power hopes the large group showed their determination for expanding the use of this transportation corridor and will persuade Union Pacific to sell the railine to the County of Santa Cruz. The county's Regional Transportation Commission has been in negotiations for over three years to acquire the line. Read More and View Photos