Update — Thursday, April 3
4:30 pm: Both campus entrances are open in both directions. Traffic diversions are no longer in place. Santa Cruz Metro service and campus shuttle service are back to normal.
2:40 pm: Traffic diversions are in place around the Bay/High intersection, directing campus traffic to the west entrance. West entrance is open to vehicles entering and leaving campus. Vehicles may also leave via the main entrance.
2 pm: Access to campus at the main entrance is blocked by protesters in the street. Vehicles may leave via the main entrance.
West entrance is open to vehicles entering and leaving campus.
Traffic diversions are in place around the Bay/High intersection.
Santa Cruz Metro buses are continuing to reroute near the Bay/High intersection with no service onto campus.
Campus transit is operating the Upper Campus shuttle route and a modified Loop route traveling across campus between the West Remote lot and the Barn Theater.
1:35 pm: Both campus entrances are now closed. Marchers have assembled at the base of campus.
1:15 pm: Campus main entrance open. West entrance closed. Empire Grade open in both directions. Marchers are on Hagar Drive heading toward the base of campus which may impact traffic.
Noon: Traffic continues to flow freely in both directions at the main entrance. The west entrance is closed due to marchers in the road.
11:30 am: The main entrance to campus is open to vehicular traffic in both directions. Traffic remains backed up at the west entrance and on Empire Grade due to marchers in the road.
10:45 am: Traffic on Empire Grade is severely restricted due to marchers on the road. The west entrance is currently not accessible.
7:10 am: Traffic is being diverted away from the main gate at Bay and High streets. Campus traffic is being directed to the west entrance which is open but motorists can expect delays. SCMTD Metro buses are rerouting near the Bay/High intersection with no service onto campus roadways.
Campus Transit is operating the Upper Campus route and a modified Loop route traveling across campus via McLaughlin Drive between the West Remote lot and the Barn Theater.
Bike Shuttle service is suspended.
Disability Van Service (DVS) is providing scheduled services. Clients with reservations should contact 459-3228 if they need to revise their trip plans.
6:30 am: Motorists will likely experience delays at the west entrance and intersections of Hagar and Coolidge due to strike activities. Motorists are able to pass through the area after being stopped initially and handed fliers. Please use caution driving through the area. SCMTD Metro buses are rerouting near the Bay/High intersection with no service onto campus.
Update — Wednesday, April 2
4:45 pm: Both campus entrances are now officially open. Both Metro buses and the campus shuttle service have returned to normal service.
8:30 am: SCMTD Metro buses are rerouting near the Bay/High intersection with no service onto campus roadways.
Campus Transit is operating the Upper Campus route and a modified Loop route traveling across campus via McLaughlin Drive between the West Remote lot and the Barn Theater.
Bike Shuttles are operating from downtown locations to either the Barn Theater or Science Hill, depending on accessibility.
Disability Van Service (DVS) is providing scheduled services. Clients with reservations should contact 459-3228 if they need to revise their trip plans.
Campus commuters are advised to check this web site or call 459-INFO for traffic updates.
Email: taps@ucsc.edu
Phone: 831-459-3228
