Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment and Priorities Report

(CAVA) Milestone 1: Prioritization Framework

(Brianna Goodman, Transportation Planner)

The Santa Cruz County Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessment (CAVA) meeting focused on presenting the project's framework and discussing future steps. Brianna Goodman, a staff member, outlined the six-month progress, including stakeholder and public outreach. The project, a collaboration between Santa Cruz County, RTC, and consultants WSP and Ecology Action, aims to adapt and prioritize transportation assets in response to increasing climate-related hazards.

Goodman highlighted the significant impact of natural disasters, such as extreme storms and wildfires, on the county's transportation system. The CAVA project, aligning with the National FEARNAHT framework, will f ...