The new mixed-use, transit-oriented, affordable housing development will include 100 apartment homes and roughly 14,000 square feet of commercial space by winter 2025-26.
The survey revealed the agency continues to exceed public transportation industry benchmarks in several key areas of service, including on-time performance, customer satisfaction...
The digital boards will provide greater display flexibility, enabling real-time trolley arrival updates, delivery of critical passenger notifications, special event information...
The San Diego MTS is working with local law enforcement to prevent and discourage wildcatting in and around its transit spaces with increased police presence and a safety campaign...
The state’s involvement reaffirms a commitment to address immediate issues while developing permanent solutions, including potential rail relocations in Orange and San Diego counties...
Beginning Feb. 1, 2025, riders caught without a valid fare during SDMTS security inspections will be issued a citation immediately and SDMTS security will no longer offer a chance...
This week’s transit update includes videos from TriMet, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transit System, Metro Transit, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority...
The increase in wages, which includes other frontline positions at GoTriangle, is designed to attract and retain talent during a challenging staffing environment.
Oct. 27, 2022
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Developing a project culture that valued safety and solutions helped Mid-Coast Transit Constructors deliver one of the largest infrastructure programs to the San Diego region....
The pilot program features vehicle-to-infrastructure technology and will see Rapid buses operating on the shoulder along I-805 and SR 94 during peak times.
Dec. 10, 2021
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The Copper Line will serve four stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Trolley Station every 15 minutes daily and will replace the existing Green and Orange Line ...
STV will provide comprehensive systems, civil and structural engineering services for the traction power site layout design, substation building foundations and retaining walls...
The newly approved budget fully funds current service levels on all three Trolley lines and more than 100 bus routes, as well as funds San Diego MTS security improvements implemented...
The agency plans to increase the number of officers and improve visibility and response times after a survey revealed riders want to see a larger security presence on the transit...
Cooney, the current CEO of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, previously served as vice chair of the executive committee during the 2021-2023 term.
The development, which is anticipated to begin in February 2025 and take approximately two years to complete, will span 2.2 acres and feature 147 affordable housing units.
San Diego MTS bus service was affected by a work stoppage that began in late April; MTS Access and minibus service are both still impacted by the work stoppage, as negotiations...
The board also approved an exclusive negotiating agreement with the San Diego Foundation to assist with redeveloping a land parcel adjacent to the 12th and Imperial Transit Center...
Rapid 227 will provide a first-of-its-kind battery-electric operated Rapid service in San Diego’s South Bay, linking the Otay Mesa Transit Center to neighborhoods along the Imperial...
Clean Energy expects to provide San Diego MTS with 86 million gallons of RNG, which is anticipated to reduce 73,972 metric tons of carbon dioxide across the fleet.
The new strategic plan serves as a blueprint for meeting the changing needs of the public transit industry and the communities, workers and families across California it serves...
The light rail vehicles donated are part of the second generation of Trolleys at MTS, the Siemens SD100 series, that MTS began decommissioning earlier this year.
Riley, who started his career at MTS as a train operator in 1999 and most recently served as superintendent of transportation, will now oversee 555 operations and maintenance ...
San Diego MTS and NCTD aim to support and improve access to opportunity for former foster youth and young adults currently in foster care as they transition into more independent...
The new, five-story ShoreLINE building features 124 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units reserved for households earning 30 – 60 percent of the area median income.
The PRONTO app can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google Play and enables riders to quickly add money and purchase one-way fares and day and monthly passes.
The trolley was North America’s first modern light-rail system and San Diego MTS credits the trolley with leading a renaissance in light-rail development.
The six-year contract carries options that could extend the contract to a total of 10 years. Transdev will support MTS' efforts to transition to a new fare collection system and...
Under the new policy, citations will be reduced to $25, or allow those who are unable to pay the citation to complete three-four hours of community service.
The San Diego MTS Board updated the financial impact COVID-19 will have on the system, shelved the planned Elevate SD 2020 ballot measure and approved a $100-million capital program...
Regional leaders held a rally at the Old Town Transit Center to promote and encouraged San Diego residents and workers to choose transit on Tuesday, Oct. 2 – the region’s first...
The Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors announced that San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts will receive the American Public Transportation Association’s 2018 Distinguishe...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System earned the top safety award from the American Public Transportation Association for its successful “Anticipate-Recognize-Take Action!...
Speed, efficiency and reliability are primary motives behind 26 bus route scheduling changes made by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System on Sunday, June 10.
In continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions in San Diego, the Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors unanimously approved the purchase of six 40-foot electric buses...
Circulate San Diego published a major report on how the Metropolitan Transit System can transform its underutilized parking lots into affordable homes.
When San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Security Officer Carlos Paredes collapsed from cardiac arrest at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center on February 9, the quick actions...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System continued its efforts to improve transit choices for the San Diego region with the grand opening of the 80,000 sq. ft. UTC Transit Center...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has hired long-time San Diego County Sheriff Lieutenant Ken Nelson to oversee the region’s largest taxicab system.
Siemens has been chosen by Mid-Coast Transit Constructors to provide the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation System with technologies that will automate and power the region...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System launched a new Security Staffing Plan aimed at making the system safer by restructuring the composition of MTS’ security personnel and...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will boost the agency’s bus system by allocating an additional $2 million to provide more efficient and effective service.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s bus operations program received a surprise visit from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in late July that resulted in no identified...
Keeping rail lines secure is an essential factor in ensuring that transit systems can operate safely and effectively, issues that cause concern are trespassers, items on the tracks...
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) introduced the 40 winners of the annual Laptop Scholarship Contest at a ceremony at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center on Thursday, May 11...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) earned the top safety award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for its successful Pause, Focus, Look campaign...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has hired former San Diego County Assistant Sheriff Tim Curran to oversee all field security operations of the MTS Transit Enforcement...
Moovel North America, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) have announced the launch of Compass Cloud, the new anytime,...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit District (NCTD) have announced the launch of Compass Cloud, the new any time, any where mobile ticketing...
High school students (Grades 9 – 12) in San Diego County will have an opportunity to earn brand new laptop computers as part of the annual Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) & ...
Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, the Metropolitan Transit System’s transit retail shop — the Transit Store — will extend the hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday — Friday....
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has rolled out its new fleet of buses fueled by emissions-reducing, economical propane autogas. The alternatively fueled buses help the...
To combat this problem, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), North County Transit District (NCTD), Albertsons/Vons, Armed Services Y and Girl Scouts San Diego are teaming up...
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in partnership with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has completed the Downtown Rapid Stations Project – a $21 million investment...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) celebrated the grand opening of the East County Bus Operations & Maintenance Facility, furthering the agency’s role in improving...
Two of the original light rail vehicles that have been serving San Diego patrons of Metropolitan Transit System’s Trolley were loaded onto flatbed trucks for their final journey...
In another step forward to reduce regional air pollution, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) announced the first of 77 buses powered by clean propane gas have arrived...
The California Disability Services Association has named the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) its Employer of the Year for providing jobs to persons with developmental...
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is asking the public to participate in a survey to help ensure continued efficiency of the bus and Trolley network of services.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has began upgrades to the region’s transit system with the installation of 600 new bus shelters and more than 1,800 benches in ...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System announced today a new partnership with Uber to increase ease of access to MTS Trolley and Rapid services in time for San Diego’s two ...
On Monday, June 20, The Metropolitan Transit System Transit Store, opened a new location at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center in East Village after 21 years at Broadway & 1st...
A comprehensive performance audit of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System’s (MTS) operations performed by the State of California found full compliance.
An agreement has been reached to pay for the reconstruction and operation of the 70-mile Desert Line railway in southeastern San Diego County that connects Mexico maquiladoras...
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Imperial Railroad and Baja California Railroad will announce details of a historic binational...
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) achieved a milestone for the next generation of fare collection on Thursday when the MTS Board of Directors unanimously approved...