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METRO to resume fare collection

Published June 8, 2020

On June 15th, 2020 Santa Cruz METRO will resume fare collection. Customers may pay their cash fare on the bus or may purchase fare media via any of the following methods. Exact cash through the fare box on the bus - the the Bus Operator cannot make change. ParaCruz service will resume fare ...

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Highway 17 Shaded FuelBreak Completed

Published May 29, 2020

State Route 17 Shaded Fuelbreak Project Completed 6.5 Miles of Highway 17 between Los Gatos and the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains now features a completed shaded fuelbreak. This highway corridor through the wooded slopes of Lexington Hills serves as a critical escape route for thousands of ...

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5 Safety Tips for Riding in the Rain

Published January 10, 2020

5 Tips for Riding Your Bike This Winter  1. Have Waterproof Gear Always carry waterproof pants, a rain jacket and rain boots, if possible. Don’t get caught in unexpected rain. Even having a folded-up rain poncho in your backpack will help immensely. 2. It’s All About the Brakes Learn to adjust ...

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Tips for Driving in the Rain

Published November 25, 2019

For many, driving in the rain is a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has on the road, increasing stopping distances. With the wet season quickly approaching, we’ve put together a guide to driving safely in wet and rainy weather. If ...

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Cruz511 Tips for Transit

Published October 23, 2019

Are you tired of spending your hard-earned money at the gas pump? There is no better time than now to replace some of your driving trips with public transit. Not sure where to start? Check out our bus riding tips! https://cruz511.org/transit/transit-tips/ ...

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Attention Employers

We are offering an array of free bike encouragement workshops to area employers. Sign up to give you team the knowledge and tools they need to change up their commute and receive incentives for doing so. Request a meeting today by calling 831.429.POOL or sending an email to info@cruz511.org

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