EEB Vehicles
EEB vehicles are for research and class use ONLY. EEB vehicles cannot be reserved for student-led activities. Please reach out to Eva Chudnow echudnow@ucsc.edu if you have any questions about vehicle rental eligibility. Visit this page to reserve non-EEB vehicles through UCSC Fleet Services.
| Vehicle # | Vehicle Type | Seats | Calendar Code |
| 7672 | Passenger van | 12 | Purple |
| 7674 | Passenger van | 12 | Brown |
| 7678 | Passenger van | 12 | Orange |
| 7680 | Passenger van | 12 | Turquoise |
| 7600 | Passenger van w/ cargo space | 8 | Lavender |
| 7633 | Passenger van w/ cargo space | 8 | Red |
| 7375 | C-max hybrid car | 5 | Blue |
| 7247 | Scion (manual transmission) | 5 | Teal |
| 7825 | Ford truck | 6 | Dark Blue |
Reservation calendar
Reservation instructions
- Check availability on the EEB Vehicle Reservations Calendar (above) before submitting a request.
- To request vehicle reservations click the button below:
- All reservations including those from outside the EEB department will show up on the calendar once the request has been reviewed and approved. Email confirmations will also be sent with detailed reservation information. Please verify that your reservations are accurate for the dates requested.
- If you do NOT see your reservation on the calendar and/or do not receive a confirmation email, your reservation has NOT been finalized. Please contact Julio Harvey, jharvey@ucsc.edu, for assistance.
Reservation changes
If you need to make changes to an existing reservation, submit an updated online reservation request. To cancel your reservation email Julio Harvey, jharvey@ucsc.edu.
Recharge fees
The recharges rate for use is $1.67 per mile in 2022-23. A recharge FOAPAL is entered when requesting a reservation. You may request departmental support for a waiver of the recharge fee. These requests are reviewed for approval once the reservation form is submitted. A trip mileage log is collected when keys and vehicles are returned to the Coastal Science Campus.
Keys
Key pick up and return are coordinated with department staff at CBB. Detailed information will be sent in the reservation confirmation email.
Overnight Parking
Instructions for securing overnight parking in Lot 206 at CBB for M-F weekday or weekend field trips
In advance of your trip, contact Grace Hyde, ghyde@ucsc.edu, Parking Enforcement, and Patrick Randolph, prandolp@ucsc.edu, Parking Sales. They will need:
- your field trip dates
- lot # (206 on Coastal Science Campus)
- list of car colors, makes, and license plates
- if parking on days/times when permits are required (M–F 8am–5pm), all vehicles need to have purchased a permit through Parkmobile, or purchased a permit from the TAPS Sales Office
Fuel
Always return vehicles with a full tank of fuel.
When fueling (regular gas), check the oil level and tire pressure. These are especially important when carrying a heavy load and before long trips.
Heading out
Before driving please remember to double check the vehicle’s condition and fuel levels.
Be sure to write down your start mileage on the logs before leaving.
In case of an accident, refer to the emergency packet in red binders in each van.
Returning a vehicle
Return the vehicles clean and free of interior trash, dirt, sand, water, etc. Cleaning supplies are stored in the large orange toolbox next to the dumpsters behind CBB. Ask your TA/students to monitor trash and clean up at the end of the trip.