UCSC Transportation & Parking Services

Taking the bus? Our #SlugStrong drivers have got your back! Buses are limited to 6-9 passengers with rear boarding only to keep social distancing and our drivers are frequently sanitizing to help prevent spread of COVID-19. We got this, Slugs!

Whether you're just starting to explore cycling, or you're a seasoned cyclist who wants a refresher to hone your riding skills, our online Bike Safety Workshop is for you. Head over to slugbikelife.org or to register and find out more.

Now that the Bike Path has reopened, we want to hear your story! Post a video telling us what you love about biking at UCSC, tag us, and use the hashtag #UCSCBikePathLove for a chance to win $75 to a local bike shop. More details are available at http://bit.ly/ucsc-bike-stories

Did you miss it? Well the Great Meadow Bike Path is back with some great improvements! Find out more about the improvements at the TAPS website...and stay tuned for another announcement regarding the bike path in the coming week! https://taps.ucsc.edu//n/2020-10-12-bike-path-opening.html

Bicycling is a healthy, affordable, and climate-friendly form of transportation and recreation (read win-win-win). We believe that everyone who wants to ride a bike should be able to, wherever their destination and whatever their purpose. Join TAPS and Ecology Action for a chance to win $100 to a local bike shop during Biketober! All you have to do is log one ride. Sign up at lovetoride.net/santacruz #bikelovesc

Due to campus evacuation TAPS services will be suspended until further notice. Campus Shuttles will continue running to the Boardwalk the evening of 8/20 until clear. Visit https://ucsc.edu/fire for status updates.

The TAPS Sales Office and Kiosk will be closed today (8/19) due to poor air quality and short staff. Information for ParkMobile and Paystation spaces (including daily spaces) is available at https://taps.ucsc.edu/parking/meters-and-paystations.html

Thanks to all the slugs who participated in Bike Month! 58 slugs cycled a total of over 6,000 miles in 551 trips. Way to go! Check out this video from Ecology Action with all the stats from the entire county. Stay tuned for BIKEtober in a few months and keep riding Slugs!

Today's the last day of Bike Month! Thank you to all the slugs who rode this month. Get those last few rides in and keep on logging your rides. Look for another Bike Month coming in October for more chances to win!

Wrap up Bike Month by joining Ecology Action for a virtual film screening of MOTHERLOAD, a crowdsourced bike documentary about the benefits of cargo bikes, on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30 PM. The screening will be followed by a live panel discussion and Q&A with film director and local leaders and bike luminaries.

There are many reasons to switch to an electric car lower carbon emissions, less engine maintenance, and smooth handling, to name a few. But, even if you’re sold on the benefits of driving on electricity, it can still be intimidating to learn how to charge when you’re used to refueling with gasoline. Register for this free webinar from the Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance and learn everything you need to know