Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Email Format
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is a government agency responsible for operating publicly funded transportation across Santa Cruz County, California. Established in 1968, the district runs county-wide fixed-route services and a Highway 17 commuter line, linking with neighboring transit systems in Santa Clara County and Monterey Salinas Transit at the Watsonville Transit Center, and also provides ParaCruz paratransit. With a fleet that includes hundreds of buses and paratransit vehicles, METRO aims to reduce car usage and greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic opportunity and quality of life for residents. The organization targets riders seeking reliable, environmentally sustainable transit options and envisions growth in ridership, a transition to a zero-emission fleet, and expanded housing at METRO-owned transit centers, reflecting its broader goals for accessibility and environmental stewardship.