Open Streets Santa Cruz Is Back!

Sunday, October 16th 2022

West Cliff Drive | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Open Streets Santa Cruz returns to West Cliff Drive on Sunday, October 16th 2022! Join us for another day of walking, biking and playing in the streets on a day free from car traffic. Come back soon for details on this year’s event, including booth/activity locations and performance guide.

BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES—TO BE UPDATED SOON!!!

Open Streets Santa Cruz 2022 will be the largest event yet, with more than 60 local organizations, businesses and performers hosting some incredible activities and resources!

• Enter to win a new bike by visiting all of the City of Santa Cruz booths.

• Enjoy complimentary massage from Ho’āla Bodywork and Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab.

• Sip on coffee courtesy of Environteers and munch on pizza samples from Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta.

• Test your bike skills on Ecology Action’s bike safety obstacle course.

• Bring the pups to the dog hydration station at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and treat them to puppucinnos courtesy of WOOFPACK.

• Join classes on Congolese dance, Worldanz, and Aikido.

• Catch live performances from 10 local bands and musicians.

• Take eBike test rides from Bicycle Trip of Santa Cruz & Capitola and Epicenter Cycling.

• Check out Spring Hill School’s booth for hands on activities for children to explore, imagine, and create.

Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from rising gas prices? In this webinar, learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting bike, riding while “business casual,” rush hour rules of the road, and more.

As Santa Cruz County expands its network of protected bike lanes and paths, now is the perfect time to explore commuting by bike. With the right preparation, adding biking to your commute options can be a breeze. Staff from Ecology Action will share the need-to-knows of bike commuting, trouble-shoot your commute, and after-work errands to help cyclists of all levels plan for a safe and satisfying ride.

FREE BIKE LIGHTS AND HELMETS FOR ALL ATTENDEES*

For more information on the GO Santa Cruz program and available benefits, visit cityofsantacruz.com/gosantacruz.

This free workshop is offered to all downtown Santa Cruz employees as part of GO Santa Cruz, a transportation program that provides downtown employees with commute alternatives to single-occupant car trips.

*must be an employee of a business in the Downtown Santa Cruz Parking District and enrolled in Go SC on my.cruz511.org/s/gosantacruz

Are you curious about making your transportation trips easier? Want to learn more about how eBikes can help conquer your commute, saving you both time and money?

Maybe you’ve thought about biking to work, but you’re concerned about hills, distance, or the extra time it will take you. Perhaps you’d love to ride, but you are a busy parent with kids to transport and errands to run.

From hauling kids, to arriving to work sweat-free, this workshop will explore eBike options for a diversity of lifestyles and budgets.

Ecology Action staff will provide an overview introduction of eBikes. Topics will include frequently asked questions, different eBike technologies, cost, environmental benefits, and investigate if eBikes can really replace cars.

We’ll also dive into the question on everyone’s mind: “Are eBikes cheating?” Spoiler alert: they’re not.

FREE BIKE LIGHTS AND HELMETS FOR ALL ATTENDEES*

For more information on the GO Santa Cruz program and available benefits, visit cityofsantacruz.com/gosantacruz.

This free workshop is offered to all downtown Santa Cruz employees as part of GO Santa Cruz, a transportation program that provides downtown employees with commute alternatives to single-occupant car trips.

*must be an employee of a business in the Downtown Santa Cruz Parking District and enrolled in Go SC on my.cruz511.org/s/gosantacruz