National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

SC Metro employees standing in front of One Ride at a Time bus in parking lot.

National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

Nearby Transit Routes

Route(s): 3A

Route 3A Detour, Bridge Closure

Due to the ongoing Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, Route 3A is operating on adjusted routing in both directions. This routing is now reflected in METRO's standard schedules. Visit https://scmetro.org/seabrightshuttle for more information about the Seabright Shuttle. Service on Seabright Avenue will return when construction allows. Riders are encouraged to check current routing and stop locations on the Routes & Schedules page, use the Transit App for trip planning and real-time information and alerts, or visit rt.scmetro.org.

Thank you, METRO employees

On March 18, Santa Cruz METRO recognizes National Transit Employee Appreciation Day and celebrates the employees who keep Santa Cruz County moving every day. From bus operators and dispatch to maintenance, facilities, customer service, ParaCruz, and administrative staff, our team helps people get to work, school, medical appointments, and essential services. We appreciate their professionalism, care, and commitment to the community we serve.

Share your thanks

We invite riders and community members to leave a short message of appreciation for METRO employees. Messages can be shared in a few ways:

If you are at a METRO transit center, look for a kudos poster board and add your message.
If you are not at a transit center, you can submit a message online using the Kudos Form linked on the flyer.

Submit kudos online

What is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day?

National Transit Employee Appreciation Day is observed each year on March 18 as a chance for communities to recognize transit professionals and the essential role they play in keeping people connected to jobs, school, healthcare, and daily life.