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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.

Current News Releases

  • 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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