Bike Fest starts today! Sign up at letsmodo.org and log your rides for a chance to win prizes like New Leaf gift cards, bike commuter packs, and a $1000 grand prize!
Due to a planned power outage at the lower campus affecting the Transit offices, campus transit will be impacted on Wednesday, April 29th.
The last departure for campus shuttles and DVS will be at 9:30 p.m.
There will be no Safe Ride
METRO will have regular weekday service. View schedules at
Regular Campus Transit Service will resume on 4/30/26 at 7:20 a.m.
Join Slug Bike Life for free ice cream from the Penny Ice Creamery at our Cinco de Mayo group bike ride on May 5th from 5pm-7pm! Meet us at the Cowell Circle for a fun and informative bike ride around campus. Make sure to sign up at SlugBikeLife.org!
BCycle e-bike share will have bikes on hand for folks to check out if you need to borrow a bike.
After a quick intro, bike safety tips, and route preview from our ride leaders, we’ll cruise out to explore campus by bike, taking the quieter roads and paths around campus, and taking in the epic views along the way.
The route is approximately 6 miles and we’ll be riding at a beginner friendly, conversational pace. We’ll have a ride leader and a ride sweep, who will guide the group around campus. From shaded quiet zones mid campus, to expansive views of the Monterey Bay, we’ll get familiar riding around campus, make new friends, and see what Slug Bike Life is all about.
Please bring:
Water
Helmet
Bike
RSVP at SlugBikeLife.org!
This Thursday (April 30th), come by McHenry Library to tell us how you get around. Give us testimonials about your favorite sustainable transportation methods and we’ll give you $25 in Zipcar credit! We’ll be there from 11am-2pm.
Happy Earth Week! Eco Transportation is the way to go - your small steps have made a difference for our Earth!
Imagine if every student of the 20,000 on campus drove a Toyota Camry to campus. That’s 3,240,000 sqft of parking spaces needed and amounts to 92,000 lbs of CO2 per day. UCSC Students are saving thousands of pounds of CO2 emissions every day by choosing sustainable transportation methods like biking, walking, carpooling, and taking the bus!
Buses help by seating 32 people comfortably. The same 32 people driving alone would equate to 147lbs of C02! (Plus, no need to find and pay for a park to risk any personal damages)
Walking on this beautiful campus is both great for our planet’s health and our own. Getting outside to catch some healthy vitamin D-filled sun rays is greatly beneficial for mental, emotional, psychological, and overall well-being.
Biking is faster than walking, and fun-filled cardio with all the great views...and with ebikes, you can take the UCSC hills a bit easier. They’re super eco-friendly, and Slug Bike Life has a ton of resources to help with bike management and connecting with others!
Carpooling and vanpooling are better for the environment - they reduce emissions by an average of 40 LBs of C02 every month per rider. Save a little of everything, gas, parking payments, space, and get a little more joy.
What’s your favorite sustainable way to travel our Earth?
The Risk and Safety Services Fair is next week! Join us at the Baskin Courtyard on April 14th from 11:30am-2pm to meet RSS units and community partners to learn about services and ask questions. The first 100 attendees to fill out an event passport will get a free meal from Dos Hermanos Pupuseria!
Spring is in the air, which means more bikes are on the road! Save these tips to keep you and your community safe while breezing through campus this quarter. 🚲 #SlugBikeLife
📸 Image descriptions:
1 - Person riding bike near the Music Center. Text reads: What You Need to Know About Riding a Bike at UCSC
2 - Sammy the Slug riding a bike in front of the Porter Squiggle. Text reads: With more Slugs biking this time of year, including increased use of e-bikes, a few small habits can make a big difference.
3 - Person riding on lush campus bike path. Text reads: Gear up! Free helmets and lights are available through Slug Bike Life and TAPS.
4 - Student checking their bike safety. Text reads: Check your ride. Air, brakes, chain. Every time you ride!
5 - Student riding bike on campus road with speed limit sign. Text reads: Ride predictably. Use hand signals and follow traffic rules.
6 - Person riding down hill with Monterey Bay in background. Text reads: Ride responsibly. E-bikes move faster. Slow down in high-traffic areas and stay aware of pedestrians.
7 - Sammy riding a bike in front of bike rack. Text reads: For information on free checks, repairs, helmets, and bike lights, check out SlugBikeLife.org.
Spring break transit information: there will be no campus transit services on March 21st, 22nd, 27th, and 28th. Loop shuttles will depart the Main Entrance every 20 minutes the following days:
March 23rd: 7:30 a.m.-5:50 p.m.
March 24th: 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Night Upper Campus shuttles will run on March 29th from 4:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Check METRO schedules at scmetro.org.
There will be no bike shuttle, Westside Connector, Silicon Valley Connector, or Safe Ride service during break.
The GO BIKE! County Bicycle Incentive Program provides vouchers toward the purchase of an analog bike, standard e‑bike, cargo/adaptive bike or a free BCycle (e-bike share) annual membership. Voucher amounts vary depending on bike type: $300 for analog bikes, $800 for standard e-bikes, $1200 for cargo/adaptive bikes, and $245 for the annual BCycle membership.
Learn more and apply at gosantacruzcounty.org/go-bike!
Reduce your carbon footprint, save on your daily commute, and get to work or school stress free! Join the new Vanpool route starting Spring 2026, leaving from Felton at 7:00am and returning at 3:30pm. If you’re interested in joining, email [email protected].
Reminder that at UCSC, all UCSC students 18 years of age and older (as well as staff and faculty) are eligible to join Zipcar for affordable, convenient access to a car when needed. Reserve a vehicle online by the hour or day – just pay as you go. Avoid all the hassles and costs of car ownership. Zipcar rental fees include all vehicle fees, gas, insurance, mileage, and parking in marked spaces at UCSC.
transportation.ucsc.edu/car-ride-share/car-rentals
