Parking and Transportation

Parking Permits

Driving to campus: Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) offers a selection of different parking permit options.  Faculty here on Science Hill utilize the Core West Parking Structure. 

Please visit the TAPS website  (Information for New Employees) for Best Parking Permit Options and Alternatives to parking on campus.

TAPS General Information
(831) 459-2190
taps@ucsc.edu

TAPS Sales Office - Parking Permit Questions and Information
(831) 459-4543
1156 High Street
H Barn (map of location)
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm
tapssales@ucsc.edu

Alternative Transportation

Alternatives include: an external transit system (Metro buses), an on-campus transit system (Campus Transit), a vanpool program, carpools, and a campus-specific rideshare program (Zimride). There are also bike-related commute options, including a bike shuttle from two off-campus locations, bike racks throughout the campus, and showers available for those commuting by bike.