Santa Cruz Metro encourages locals to walk, ride, or take bus during a ‘Week Without Driving’

Sergio Berrueta
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Santa Cruz County is inviting people to step out of their cars during their inaugural “Week Without Driving.”
The campaign is a week-long challenge to experience life without a personal vehicle.
It’s going from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, with a kick-off event will be held at the Capitola Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m.
It will feature booths from transit agencies, stories from locals who navigate Santa Cruz without a car, and opportunities to connect with officials.
Santa Cruz Metro will also be offering free fares all day on Oct. 1.