Caltrans District 5 website
This Caltrans site contains information on road projects in Santa Cruz County and other coastal counties. It also has links to other Caltrans and nonCaltrans sites.
Caltrans District 4 website
Not all Caltrans websites are created equal. The District 4 site covers the San Francisco Bay Area (not including Santa Cruz), and is a comprehensive site. Check out the links to maintenance projects, environmental reports, real-time, yes real-time, traffic reports and commute help.
Caltrans home page
This is where it all begins for Caltrans. Lots of nice features, including current weather and highway conditions statewide and link that calculates the distance between two cities and provides a map and driving directions.
Santa Cruz County Public Works
If you want to know the status of local roads, this is the place to go. Provides an exhaustive listing of road closures and maintenance.
Commute Solutions
If you re looking for an easier way to get around, Commute Solutions has alternatives, including carpooling, vanpooling, the Highway 17 express bus, park and ride, telecommunications, and bike map information. Brought to you by Commute Solutions and Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.
Santa Cruz Metro District
Everything you want to know how bus service in Santa Cruz County, including routes,schedules, fares and even how to print your own schedule.