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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 917 Water Street. Thank you for your patience.

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.

 ***Bidding for spring has concluded***

The SPRING BID will go into effect Thursday, March 12, 2026 and will run through Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Bidding will start on Tuesday February 17, and continue on Wednesday February 18, Thursday February 19, Friday February 20, Monday February 23, and conclude on Tuesday February 24.

Click here to launch the Bid Monitor screen

Clicking the link above will take you to the page that shows a list of all available shifts.  As bidding progresses, the shifts that have already been chosen will be grey and crossed out.  Check this page for updates throughout the day.

This bid information is provided as an informational resource. It is not intended to replace any official information provided by METRO.  All information provided here MUST be considered “unofficial” and is subject to modification. Operators are advised NOT to rely on the information posted here for their actual punch-in times, but to refer to the information provided to them by the Schedule Analyst.

By proceeding further, it is assumed that you understand the above statements.

Bid Information

NOTE: PDF documents require Adobe Reader® to view.

  • Bid Packet: PDF (Cover Letter, Block ID, Exception Days, Bidsheet, XB Days-off)
  • Bidsheet: PDF (updated 2/24/2026)
  • Extraboard Days-Off Distribution: PDF
  • NEW! Extraboard Order of Report: PDF (updated 2/23/2026)
  • Bidding Schedule: PDF
  • Holiday Work: PDF
  • Biddable Trippers: NONE for Spring Bid
  • Articulated Bus Info: PDF

Block Information

  • Block ID: PDF
  • Blocksheets: PDF

New annual leave dates: December 17, 2026 – March 10, 2027

List of Upcoming Holidays (for reference only):

  • 2026 – 2027 Holidays and Observances: PDF

For mobile phone users: You are able to view bid results and bid monitor on  your mobile phones.  If you have any questions about this, please contact Andrea.

Last updated on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4:55pm