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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 917 Water Street. Thank you for your patience.

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What Happens If Bus Service Funding Ends?

Take a survey to help us prioritize our service

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Ver el número de primavera

New route brochures and real-time tools are coming Summer 2026.
Los nuevos folletos de rutas y las herramientas en tiempo real llegarán en el verano de 2026.

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FIFA 2026

Ride METRO to FIFA World Cup 2026

Plan your trip to Levi’s Stadium, view special late-night Highway 17 Express service, and find local transit options for World Cup events.

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Inside METRO, Meet Jason:

A Lead Mechanic Keeping METRO Moving for 25 years

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Operating spring Service

View METRO’s Spring Schedule

Learn MorE
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new route brochures coming summer 2026

Headways will be discontinued Summer 2026. Real time tools are available now and new route brochures will be released in Summer.

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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.

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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
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Entertainment
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Shopping
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Dining
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Beaches,
Parks
&
Recreation
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COLLEGES,
UNIVERSITIES
&
LIBRARIES
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Essential Services
&
Transportation