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Route(s): 18, 19, 20, 11

Hagar Dr Closed 6/22-6/26

Beginning June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026, Hagar Drive will be closed to all traffic daily 7am-5p. METRO buses will not serve any stops along Hagar Drive during this time. All service will detour via Coolidge Drive in both directions. Please plan accordingly. Track your bus at https://rt.scmetro.org or download the Transit App.

Route(s): 3B

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 3B Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: The Brommer & 17th Ave stop outbound to Capitola Mall (Stop ID 1267) will be discontinued.

Route(s): 18, 18B, 19, 19B

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Routes 18/18B & 19/19B Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: UCSC loop trips will run at 30-minute peak frequency rather than 15 minutes. Routes 18B & 19B will provide service every 30 minutes to the base of campus. Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route. Weekdays: Routes 18 & 19 will operate on a single Mon-Fri schedule, not separate MWF and TTh schedules.

Route(s): 40, 41

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 40 & 41 Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: Cedar & Cathcart (Stop ID 2303) is out of service due to library construction. Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.

Route(s): 34

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 34 Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays: Service to Scotts Valley High will not operate in the Summer until the school year begins August 6.

Route(s): 2

Stop 1899 Temporary Relocation

Effective April 14, 2026, Stop 1899 at Water & N Branciforte (inbound to Santa Cruz) has been temporarily relocated due to nearby construction. The temporary stop is located further up the hill, before the intersection, at approximately 1007 Water Street. Thank you for your patience.

Route(s): 35, 35X

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 35/35X Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays: Two inbound 35X trips (6:10pm from Country Club and 6:34pm from Mountain Store) will become Route 35 trips to provide service to and from Scotts Valley Dr. Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.

Route(s): 2, 2N

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 2/2N Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.

Route(s): 1

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 1 Summer Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: Select late night trips will begin at the Boardwalk (Cliff & Beach) at 8:45pm, 9:45pm, and 10:45 prior to starting the regular trip at River Front 15 minutes later. Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.

Route(s): 17

Summer Service Change eff. 6/18

Route 17 Spring Service (eff. 6/18/26): Weekdays/Weekends: Trip departure and arrival times have been adjusted along the route.

CLEANER, MORE COMFORTABLE BUS STOPS FOR SOUTH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Using funds awarded by the Clean CA Program, METRO installed 30 bus shelters, 30 bus benches, and 30 trash cans at key bus stops as part of the Bus Stop Improvement Project.

METRO included the bus stops listed in the chart below in our Clean CA grant and upgraded them between August 2024-March 2025.

Stop IDStop NameCity/AreaShelter/BenchBig Belly Bin
1513High & MooreSanta CruzXX
1512High & MooreSanta CruzXX
1231Bay & Nobel DrSanta CruzXX
1652Mt. Hermon Dr & Kings Village LnScotts ValleyXX
1828Soquel Dr & OrchardSanta Cruz CountyXX
1683Portola Dr & 21st AveSanta Cruz CountyXX
1685Portola Dr & 24th AveSanta Cruz CountyXX
1682Portola Dr & Clear Water CtSanta Cruz CountyXX
217317th Ave & Matthews LnSanta Cruz CountyXX
1364E. Cliff Dr & 15th AveSanta Cruz CountyXX
1363E. Cliff Dr (East Cliff Village)Santa Cruz CountyXX
1081Freedom Blvd & Sydney AveWatsonvilleX 
1080Freedom Blvd & Atkinson LnWatsonvilleX 
2594Freedom Blvd & K-MartWatsonvilleX 
2692Hwy 9 (SLV HS)Santa Cruz CountyXX
2592Pacific Ave + Viaduct Ln (Wharf) Santa CruzXX
1820Soquel Dr & DaubenbissSanta Cruz CountyXX
1142Main + Ohlone Pkwy WatsonvilleX 
2734Main + Pennsylvania Dr WatsonvilleX 
1530Hwy 9 (SLV High School)Santa Cruz CountyX 
1531Hwy 9 (SLV High School)Santa Cruz CountyXX
1492Graham Hill Rd & Covered Bridge Rd NSanta Cruz CountyXX
1842Soquel Dr & CalabriaSanta Cruz CountyX 
1059E Beach & MarchantWatsonvilleX 
2342Mission & KingSanta CruzX 
1893Water & OceanSanta CruzX 
1795Soquel Ave & FrederickSanta CruzX 
1143Main & S Green Valley RdWatsonvilleX 
1144Main & S Green Valley RdWatsonvilleX 
1226Bay & MissionSanta CruzX 
1797Soquel Ave & HagemannSanta Cruz X
1801Soquel Dr & La FondaSanta Cruz X
1848Soquel Dr & State Park DrSanta Cruz County X
1849Soquel Dr & E. Ledyard Way (Aptos Library)Santa Cruz County X
1821Soquel Dr & DaubenbissSanta Cruz County X
WTCWatsonville Transit CenterWatsonville X

The new bus shelters funded by the Clean CA grant provide covered areas to protect passengers from rain, extreme heat, and other weather conditions, making their wait more comfortable. These shelters include schedules, maps, and route information to help passengers make informed travel decisions. Additionally, the shelters increase the visibility of transit stops, ensuring passengers know where to wait.

How Stops Were Selected

METRO operates more than 710 bus stops and is dedicated to improving the transit rider’s experience by strategically placing shelters and benches where they will have the most positive impact. The improvements to the bus stops focus on South Santa Cruz County along the Watsonville-Santa Cruz transit corridor. This area primarily serves transit-dependent individuals, including seniors, students, people with disabilities, and low-income residents who rely on bus service for their daily transportation needs.

The Watsonville-Santa Cruz Intercity Transit Speed and Reliability Study, funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant, identified opportunities for pedestrian, bus stop, and transit priority improvements. These improvements enhance the convenience, access, and reliability of METRO’s core services.

Project Partners

The Bus Stop Improvement Project was a collaborative effort between the Clean CA Program, Caltrans District 5, and METRO. Its goal was to enhance the cleanliness and appeal of bus stops while addressing critical needs in the transit system, aligning with the California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA) climate action objectives.

For more information on Clean CA Local Grant Program visit https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grant-program