Labor Action November 17th & 18th
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME)—which represents University of California employees who work in patient care, dining, custodial, transportation and other service areas—have announced a systemwide labor strike November 17th & 18th at all UC campuses and medical centers.
Transportation delays should be expected because our Campus Transit drivers are represented by AFSCME. Highest priority will be given to providing Disability Van Service (DVS) clients transport between on-campus locations while suspending the Bike Shuttle, Westside Connector, Silicon Valley Connector as well as most campus circulator services.
Follow TAPS on Instagram and/or download the flexigo app to receive real-time notifications. Up-to-date information for the campus community will be published on the UC Santa Cruz website at ucsc.edu/campus-status.
Bike Shuttle
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TAPS operates a bike shuttle service from the CVS on Mission Street (at Olive Street) on weekday mornings during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. No fare is required now; however, because student and staff parking fees fund the service, the Bike Shuttle service is only provided to UCSC affiliates.
A bike is required to board the Bike Shuttle. The weight limit for bikes, including bags and accessories, is 55 lbs. E-bikes that exceed 55 lbs are not permitted.
UCSC Bike Shuttle Schedule
- Trips depart from Mission & Olive Street.
- Drop-offs on campus are at the Physical Plant Metro Stop on the lower campus and at the Engineering 2 Circle on the upper campus.
- Bike Shuttles do not operate on weekends, university holidays, or during breaks between quarters.
Fall, Winter & Spring Quarter Schedule
Trips depart Monday-Friday at:
- 7:30 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
- 9:15 a.m.
- 9:30 a.m.
Summer Quarter Schedule
Trips depart Monday-Friday at:
- 7:30 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
Tracking the Bike Shuttle
Use the flexigo app to track Bike Shuttles in real time.
How to use flexigo
- Download the flexigo app (iOS, Android) or use the web portal to sign up and register your account.
- Register using your UCSC email address (you must do this to see UCSC’s options).
- You will be directed to authenticate using your Cruz ID and gold password.
- Select the “Circulator Services” module.
- Ensure the date at the top is the current date, or select a future date.
- Select your stop to see currently circulating or upcoming routes.
Getting to the Bike Shuttle Safely
Mission Street is a major truck route through the Westside of Santa Cruz. We recommend using routes that minimize bicycle travel time along this thoroughfare to ensure bicyclist safety.
Safety tips when cycling behind a truck:
- Stay back, position your bike slightly right within the lane.
- If you can’t see the truck’s mirrors, the driver can’t see you.
- Use hand signals to communicate to drivers.
- Be Predictable!
- Obey traffic laws.
If traveling from the South side of Mission:
- Travel north on Bay Street to Mission.
- Use the left-turn pocket and “protected left” arrow at the traffic signal to turn safely onto Mission.
- Ride one block to Olive Street.
- Turn right to reach the Bike Shuttle Pick-Up point.
If traveling from the North side of Mission:
- Travel along King Street to Bay Street.
- Turn onto Bay Street and head toward the ocean.
- Turn right onto Toledo and proceed to Olive and the Bike Shuttle Pick-Up point.