METRO Bus Stop Improvement Project
Clean CA Program award will help Metro install new bus shelters, benches, and trash cans
Santa Cruz METRO has been awarded funding from the Clean CA Program for its Bus Stop Improvement Project. The funds will be used to install 30 bus shelters, 30 bus benches, and 30 trash cans at bus stops across METRO’s service area.
The Bus Stop Improvement Project is a collaborative effort between the Clean CA Program, Caltrans District 5, and METRO. Its goal is to enhance the cleanliness and appeal of bus stops while addressing critical needs in the transit system, aligning with the California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA) climate action objectives.
The Watsonville-Santa Cruz Intercity Transit Speed and Reliability Study, funded through a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant, identified opportunities for pedestrian, bus stop, and transit priority improvements. These improvements aim to enhance the convenience, access, and reliability of METRO’s core services. METRO operates more than 710 bus stops and is dedicated to improving the transit rider’s experience by strategically placing shelters and benches where they will have the most positive impact. The improvements to the bus stop will focus on South Santa Cruz County along the Watsonville-Santa Cruz transit corridor. This area primarily serves transit-dependent individuals, including seniors, students, people with disabilities, and low-income residents who rely on bus service for their daily transportation needs.
The new bus shelters funded by the Clean CA grant will provide covered areas to protect passengers from rain, extreme heat, and other weather conditions, making their wait more comfortable. These shelters will include schedules, maps, and route information to help passengers make informed travel decisions. Additionally, the shelters will increase the visibility of transit stops, ensuring passengers know where to wait.
For more information on Clean CA Local Grant Program visit https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grant-program
Bus stops included in the Clean CA Grant that will be upgraded are included in the chart below. Please note that these stops may have intermittent construction August 2024 – March 2025 while upgrades are being made. Any concerns can be sent to METRO by creating a Customer Service Ticket.
Stop ID | Stop Name | City/Area | Shelter/Bench | Big Belly Bin |
1513 | High & Moore | Santa Cruz | X | X |
1512 | High & Moore | Santa Cruz | X | X |
1231 | Bay & Nobel Dr | Santa Cruz | X | X |
1652 | Mt. Hermon Dr & Kings Village Ln | Scotts Valley | X | X |
1828 | Soquel Dr & Orchard | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1683 | Portola Dr & 21st Ave | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1685 | Portola Dr & 24th Ave | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1682 | Portola Dr & Clear Water Ct | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
2173 | 17th Ave & Matthews Ln | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1364 | E. Cliff Dr & 15th Ave | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1363 | E. Cliff Dr (East Cliff Village) | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1081 | Freedom Blvd & Sydney Ave | Watsonville | X | |
1080 | Freedom Blvd & Atkinson Ln | Watsonville | X | |
2594 | Freedom Blvd & K-Mart | Watsonville | X | |
2692 | Hwy 9 (SLV HS) | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
2592 | Pacific Ave + Viaduct Ln (Wharf) | Santa Cruz | X | X |
1820 | Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1142 | Main + Ohlone Pkwy | Watsonville | X | |
2734 | Main + Pennsylvania Dr | Watsonville | X | |
1530 | Hwy 9 (SLV High School) | Santa Cruz County | X | |
1531 | Hwy 9 (SLV High School) | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1492 | Graham Hill Rd & Covered Bridge Rd N | Santa Cruz County | X | X |
1842 | Soquel Dr & Calabria | Santa Cruz County | X | |
1059 | E Beach & Marchant | Watsonville | X | |
2342 | Mission & King | Santa Cruz | X | |
1893 | Water & Ocean | Santa Cruz | X | |
1795 | Soquel Ave & Frederick | Santa Cruz | X | |
1143 | Main & S Green Valley Rd | Watsonville | X | |
1144 | Main & S Green Valley Rd | Watsonville | X | |
1226 | Bay & Mission | Santa Cruz | X | |
1797 | Soquel Ave & Hagemann | Santa Cruz | X | |
1801 | Soquel Dr & La Fonda | Santa Cruz | X | |
1848 | Soquel Dr & State Park Dr | Santa Cruz County | X | |
1849 | Soquel Dr & E. Ledyard Way (Aptos Library) | Santa Cruz County | X | |
1821 | Soquel Dr & Daubenbiss | Santa Cruz County | X | |
WTC | Watsonville Transit Center | Watsonville | 9X |
METRO’s Board of Directors has voted to postpone the Fare Restructuring Analysis until a later date. Please note that all April public meetings on the Fare Restructuring Analysis are canceled.
Planning and Grants
- 10-Year (Fiscal Year 2020-29) Strategic Business Plan Update - (posted 4/20/2021)
- METRO Service Planning Status - (posted 9/23/2021) Planning Department recent history and ongoing projects
- Fare Restructuring Initial Analysis - (posted 1/26/18) Initiation of Fare Restructuring Process
- Pacific Station Concepts - (posted 8/25/17) Outline of Pacific Station concepts
Overview
- Market Assessment
- Santa Cruz County Demographics Infographic
- Service Evaluation
- METRO Financial Infographic
Public Outreach
- COA Frequently Asked Questions
- Good Times Article
- Service Reduction Informational Handout
- Service Reduction Proposal-Weekday
- Service Reduction Proposal-Weekend
Public Comments
- Aptos Public Meeting
- Bonny Doon Public Meeting
- Boulder Creek Public Meeting
- Davenport Public Meeting
- Downtown Santa Cruz Public Meeting
- Felton Public Meeting
- Live Oak Public Meeting
- Watsonville Public Meeting
- Watsonvile-Pajaro Valley Public Meeting
Board of Directors Meetings
Final Outcome