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

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 19

Route 19 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: Will operate on separate Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday schedules (like Route 16) to account for different class schedules/passing periods. The 7:00am departure from River Front Transit Center will be adjusted to 7:04am.

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

2026 Santa Cruz Mile Race

Due to The Santa Cruz Mile road race event running through downtown Santa Cruz from approximately 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on March 15, riders should expect bus delays and temporary route detours near Pacific Avenue and nearby streets. Please allow extra travel time. Download the Transit App for real-time information.

Route(s): 3B, 3A

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 3B

Weekdays/Weekends: The timepoint for 7th Ave & Capitola Rd will be adjusted three minutes earlier for all outbound trips from River Front Transit Center.

Route(s): 34

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 34

Route 34 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 2:40pm departure from Scotts Valley Transit Center will depart five minutes later at 2:45pm.

Route(s): 35X, 35

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 35X

Route 35X Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 3:16pm and 4:16pm departures from Scotts Valley Transit Center to Boulder Creek will depart three minutes later at 3:19pm and 4:19pm to allow riders coming from Scotts Valley Dr on Route 34 to transfer to Route 35X.

Route(s): 3A

Murray Bridge St Closure, eff. March 2025

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.

Route(s): 17

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 17

Route 17 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: The 3:00pm, 4:15pm, and 5:35pm northbound departures from River Front Transit Center in Santa Cruz have been adjusted between 5 and 15 minutes earlier to improve connections to a new Amtrak Capitol Corridor schedule.

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

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 18

Route 18 Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekdays: Will operate on separate Monday/Wednesday/Friday & Tuesday/Thursday schedules (like Route 16) to account for different class schedules/passing periods.

Route(s): 35, 35X

FY26 Spring Service Change, Route 35B

Route 35B Spring Service (eff. 3/12/26): Weekends: Service to Big Basin Redwoods State Park will return for the Spring through Fall schedules. Some departure times from both Scotts Valley Transit Center and Big Basin State Park have been adjusted by up to 15 minutes to accommodate connections to/from the Highway 17 Express.

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  • Santa Cruz METRO Celebrates National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

    Santa Cruz METRO Celebrates National Transit Employee Appreciation Day For Immediate Release Date: March 12, 2026 Contact: Danielle Frost (831) 420-2550 dfrost@scmetro.org Public invited to share messages of appreciation for METRO employees online. Santa Cruz, CA (March 12, 2026) – The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) will celebrate National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on Wednesday, March 18, recognizing the dedicated employees who keep Santa…

  • Santa Cruz METRO CEO Appointed to California Transit Association Executive Committee

    Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) CEO Corey Aldridge has been appointed to the California Transit Association (CTA) Executive Committee, representing mid-sized transit operators across the state through the 2027 term.

  • METRO Launches Free Seabright Shuttle

    Santa Cruz, CA (Jan. 23, 2026): Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is introducing the Seabright Shuttle, a free, flexible, curb-to-curb microtransit pilot service designed to support residents, employees, and visitors traveling within Santa Cruz’s Seabright neighborhood during the Murray Street Bridge Retrofit Project.

  • METRO Offers Free Fares on February 4th in Honor of Transit Equity Day

    Santa Cruz, CA (Jan. 22, 2026): Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is proud to announce that all bus service will be free to riders countywide on Wednesday, February 4, in recognition of Transit Equity Day—a national day of action that affirms public transit as a civil right and essential public good.

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