East Remote Lot Closure Over Winter Break (and other Winter Break tips)

Winter break is quickly approaching and we wanted to alert you to an important change in parking during this time.

• East Remote Lot (#104) and the adjacent Overflow 5 will be closed during winter break due to campus sustainability construction work. Vehicles parked in these lots during the closure are subject to citation and / or tow at owners expense.  You can read more about the project here.  
  • As an alternative to leaving a vehicle in East Remote over winter break, utilize Overflow 4 (adjacent to East Remote) and West Remote Lot (#127). Please remember to remove all valuables from your vehicle.

For other winter break transportation and parking needs, please consider the following:

• Bikes:  Check with your student housing office regarding bike storage options.  Remember to bring your bike, your U-Lock and your helmet when you return! Click here for UCSC Bike Program services and safety information.
• Transportation choices for traveling home: Find out about transit, airporter and rideshare services accommodating travel to Los Angeles, the Bay Area and beyond.
• UCSC Campus Transit shuttles
  • 12/15 & 12/16:  No service
  • 12/17-12/21: Operating on a Reduced Frequency service only.
  • 12/22 – 1/1: No service
  • 1/2 & 1/3: Day Loop service only
  • 1/4: Day Loop service on Intersession Schedule
  • Winter Quarter night service resumes
  • 1/7: Full Winter Quarter service resume
• Santa Cruz Metro – No service on 12/25 & 1/1.Highway 17 Express – Consider having your parents / friends pick you up in San Jose, not at UCSC. The Highway 17 Express costs only $7, departs from Santa Cruz Metro Center approximately every 30 minutes and has Wi-Fi!
• UCPD Night Safety Escort Service – No service from 12/14 – 1/5.  UCSC Police will be on duty and can be reached at (831) 459-2231.
• Parking permits – Permits are not required on the main campus from 12/24 – 1/1 EXCEPT in lots where permits are required at all times, in posted reserved parking spaces, or when parking attendants are present during a special event. Regular parking enforcement will be in place at all other times.
• Be sure to double check and finalize your travel plans well ahead of time and allow for adverse traffic and weather conditions or other delays.

Have a great winter break!