Current News Releases
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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.
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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.
Archive News Releases
Employee Spotlight
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Meet Steven
ParaCruz Driver Bringing Compassion, Dedication, and a Smile
Brand Resources
Route BrochurES
Fall Service Route Brochures Now Available.
Summer Service Route Brochures Now Available.
Pickup copies at METRO Transit Centers, and select partner locations below:
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| METRO Customer Service Center | 603 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| METRO Watsonville Transit Center | 475 Rodriguez Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| METRO Admin Office | 110 Vernon St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Aptos Chamber of Commerce | 7605 Old Dominion Ct # A, Aptos, CA 95003 |
| Aptos Library | 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 |
| Boardwalk | 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Boulder Creek Pharmacy | 13081 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 |
| Cabrillo College Admissions | 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 |
| Capitola Library | 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010 |
| Capitola Mall Transfer Center | 1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 |
| Freedom Library | 2021 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA 95019 |
| Holiday Inn Express | 1410 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| La Posada Retirement Community | 609 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 |
| Live Oak Family Resource Center | 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 |
| Live Oak Senior Center | 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 |
| Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) | 1101 Pacific Ave #250, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Santa Cruz Public Library | 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| SC Hostel | 321 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| UCSC 300 Parking Permit Building | 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 |
| UCSC International Students | 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 |
| Unemployment Office | 2045 40th Ave Ste B, Capitola, CA 95010 |
| Valley Transportation | 48 Brennan St. |
| SC Visitor Center | 303 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Watsonville City Hall | 250 Main StWatsonville, CA 95076 |
| Watsonville Library | 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Watsonville SS Office | 180 Westgate Dr #301, Watsonville, CA 95076 |