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Designed for Riders, Built for Community

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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.

ORAT OVERVIEW 2

Summer Service Starts June 18th

View all Summer Service Schedule Changes

Route Brochures

Summer Service Route Brochures Now Available

Pickup copies at METRO Transit Centers, and select partner locations!

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Inside METRO, Meet rodel:

A ParaCruz Operator who brings a smile to every rider’s face

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One ride at a time

Protecting our extraordinary natural resources by simply riding the bus

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tap2cruz

Contactless fare payment technology for riders coming Summer 2026. Use your contactless bank card or mobile wallet.

Our Goals

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Leading the Change

Our goal is to be 100% emissions-free by 2037.

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Connecting the Region

Our goal is to increase transit ridership to 7 million trips per year by 2028.

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Building Community

Our goal is to provide 175 new affordable housing units in Santa Cruz and Watsonville by 2033.

Explore Santa Cruz County

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Attractions
&
Entertainment

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Shopping
&
Dining

One Ride at a Time bus at the beach

Beaches,
Parks
&
Recreation

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COLLEGES,
UNIVERSITIES
&
LIBRARIES

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Essential Services
&
Transportation