Metropolitan Transit System

🎶 Spotted dancers at our Trolley stations? San Diego Dance Theater is prepping for their annual Trolley Dances. If you see them during your commute, please give them the space they need to do what they do best. ✨

Wanna be part of the action? Tickets are live! 🎟️ Head to https://www.sandiegodancetheater.org/trolley-dances to grab yours. Trolley Dances will be held on Saturday Sept. 28 and Sunday Sept. 29. Let’s dance, San Diego! 💃🕺

🚍 Get ready, San Diego! Free Ride Day is back on October 2! 🌟 Whether you're a first-time rider or a transit pro, it's your chance to hop on MTS buses, the Trolley, COASTER, SPRINTER, and BREEZE for FREE! 🌎

Make a green choice and celebrate California Clean Air Day by reducing carbon emission. 💚

For more info head to https://www.sdmts.com/free-ride-day

🚍 Labor Day Service Update 🚍

On Monday, Sep. 2, MTS bus and Trolley service will run on a Sunday service schedule. If you're catching the Padres game, we've got you covered with extra post-game Trolley service! ⚾️

Please note the following closures and modified hours:

The Transit Store: Closed

MTS Info & Trip Planning: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PRONTO Support Center: Closed

Customer Service: Closed

Don't miss a ride on the Vintage Trolley, cruising the Silver Line downtown! 🚋 First trip departs at 9:07 a.m., with the last loop at 2:07 p.m.

For more details, check out our Holiday Service page here: https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/service-changes

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐕

We love our furry friends and we're excited to celebrate them today! 🐶 But while you're out and about with your pup, remember that we have a few rules to keep everyone safe and happy on board:

🦮 Service animals are always welcome on our buses and Trolleys! If your dog is a trained service animal, they're good to go.

🎒 Non-service animals? No problem! Make sure they're in a fully enclosed carrier that can fit on your lap. This helps keep them (and other passengers) safe and comfortable.

🐕‍🦺 Please, always keep your animal by your side and under control. Remember, our operators can refuse animals and owners that don't follow the rules stated above.

Thanks for helping us keep MTS safe and enjoyable for everyone—two-legged and four-legged alike! 🐾

🚍 With more San Diegans choosing transit to get to concerts, Padres games, school, work and more, ridership is up 10% this year over last year. From July 2023 to June 2024, we logged 75.6 million trips! Another step closer to pre-pandemic levels. 🙌

In May, we hit a record-breaking week with an average of 271,000 passengers daily, the highest since 2020! 📈

Youth ridership is booming too. With a 22.7% increase, totaling nearly 7 million trips from over 113,000 Youth Opportunity Pass riders. 🎒

🚍 13 bus routes saw ridership increase 20% or more (shoutout to Routes 14, 25, 83, 833, 851, 854, 872, 891, 906, 907, 946, 964, 985).

8 routes hit the million-trip milestone (Routes 7, 13, 215, 929, 201, 202, 30 and 235)! 🚍💨

October 2023 was our busiest month, with 6.9 million trips! 📅

This success is all thanks to YOU—our awesome riders—and our dedicated staff. We’re keeping the momentum going with more security, new routes️, and future improvements like express bus service and increased frequencies. ⏱️

For more information and to learn what we are doing to make transit better now head to https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/rider-insider/mts-sees-strong-ridership-rebound-fy24

On Track: MTS Sees Strong Ridership Rebound in FY24 MTS is making a strong comeback as San Diegans return to public transit, highlighting the community's renewed trust in the system. Take our Ridership Quiz and learn more!

🚧 Downtown Closure: America Plaza and City College 🚧

There will be no Trolley Line service between America Plaza and City College all day Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Regular Trolley service will resume on Monday, Aug. 19. 🚌 Please use buses on Broadway which will run frequent service all day. 🗺️ For more information and to find your nearest bus stop head to https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/current-projects/track-maintenance-ongoing

🍋 Eat, drink, and be zesty at the Chula Vista Lemon Festival! 🍋

Save the date for the 27th Annual Lemon Festival on Saturday, Aug.17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Get ready for lemon-themed games, tasty food, live music, local artists and a fun kids zone. 🎶🎨🍧

Learn more: https://downtownchulavista.com/events/lemon-festival

☀️ Summer vibes in San Diego mean sun, surf, and yep— sometimes traffic. But don't let crowded beaches and parking stress keep you from enjoying the coast! 🚗❌

MTS has you covered with expanded service on Routes 8 & 9 through early September. It’s easier than ever to ditch the car and catch a bus to the beach! 🚌🌊

Planning a trip to the beach or the bay? Check out our latest blog post for even more fun stops along the way! 📲

https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/rider-insider/bus-beach-riding-route-8-and-9

🚨 Upcoming Track Closure: August 10 & 11 🚨

There will be no Trolley service between 12th & Imperial Transit Center and City College Station all day Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11. Additionally, the Orange Line will end at 12th & Imperial. 🚋❌

A bus bridge will be in place to serve closed Trolley Stations. 🚌 Head to our website to for more details: https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/current-projects/track-maintenance-ongoing

Normal Trolley service will return on Monday, August 12. 👍

💡 Did you know you can buy or reload your PRONTO card at over 200 local retailers? No need to rely only on ticket machines or the Transit Store—just pop into a participating retailer near you to buy and add funds to your PRONTO card!

🛒✨ For the full list of participating retailers head to https://www.ridepronto.com/get-a-card/

🐼 Don't let PANDA-monium become parking pandemonium! 🐼

San Diego’s cutest residents are settled in and ready for public viewing at the San Diego Zoo starting tomorrow, Aug. 8.

🦓🦒 Seasoned Zoo goers know that on a busy day the real jungle isn’t in the Zoo, it's in the parking lot. Instead, avoid the hassle of finding parking and take transit directly to the Zoo! 🚌

Rapid 215 and Route 7 use dedicated bus lanes along Park Blvd, allowing buses to more easily travel past vehicle traffic. Both can get you from downtown to the Zoo in 15 minutes or less, with buses running every 15 minutes or better, daily. Just hop off at the Zoo Place stop, and you'll be ready to enjoy all the panda fun without the hassle of parking. 🚏🦁

For more information on how to get to the Zoo, visit https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/san-diego-zoo! 🌐 See you at the Zoo! 🦍🐨

🚋 Let the Trolley be Your 'White Limo' to the Foo Fighters at Petco Park! 🚋

🎸 Catch the iconic Foo Fighters on Wednesday, August 7, at Petco Park! MTS is boosting Trolley service to make your concert night epic. All three Trolley lines get you right to the stadium's doorstep. 🏟️

With the show set to kick off at 5 p.m., concertgoers are encouraged to take the Trolley to the stadium and not let traffic and high parking costs throw a “Monkey Wrench” to their “Rock and Roll”-filled evening.

All three lines will depart every 15 minutes or better for at least 45 minutes after the concert ends, with additional trips as needed. 🚎

🅿️ Use our free Park & Ride lots for convenience. Check out locations like Old Town and Grossmont. 🅿️

📲 Download the PRONTO app for quick boarding or tap your card/smartphone. Pro tip, $5 covers a round trip!

🎟️ Brining the little tykes? Two children under 5 ride free with a fare paying adult. Youth ages 6 to 18 ride free with the Youth Opportunity Pass.

For more information head to the MTS events page here: https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/events/foo-fighters

A million miles. From the border to the beaches, and East County to UTC. 25 vehicles and (almost) five years. Our electric bus program officially logged over a million miles. 1,021,990 as of last month, to be exact. That’s 2,130 tons of CO2 not emitted into our beautiful communities, the equivalent of 4.9 million passenger vehicle miles traveled. And we’re not slowing down either. 🎉⚡️🚍💚

🚋 Padres fans know they can go the easy way to Petco Park with MTS! But honestly, you might not need to travel far—Padres fans are already living rent-free in Dodgers' heads. 🤭 Hop on the Trolley to 12th & Imperial, Gaslamp Quarter or Park & Market. From there, it's just a short stroll to catch all the action! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Game on! ⚾🚌

For more information head to https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/padres-petco-park

Have we reached our glow up era yet? ✨🚋

43 years ago today, on July 26, 1981, the iconic red Trolleys ran for the first time, making San Diego's system the first modern light rail in the U.S. 🇺🇸 The Trolley operated on the South Line (now known as the UC San Diego Blue Line) and traveled across 18 stations from Santa Fe Depot to San Ysidro. 🌟 The San Ysidro station directly serves the busiest land port of entry in the world. 🌎

Today, the Trolley serves 62 stations along 65 miles of rail, connecting communities and providing reliable transportation for San Diegans. 🚋💨 From humble beginnings to a becoming the busiest light rail in the country, we've come a long way, baby! 🌟

Want to learn more about how the Trolley has changed over the years? Head to the link in our bio to read our full blog post! 📖🔗

🌈 Catch MTS at the Pride Parade and Festival This Weekend! Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, July 21.🌈

This Saturday, our team will walk in the parade with the first MTS Pride bus wrap made in collaboration with 🚌✨

The San Diego Pride Parade and Festival is expected to draw a crowd of over 300,000 people. With the high influx of visitors in the area, traffic is expected to be heavy and parking will be limited. 🚗🚫

🛤️ Skip the traffic by taking transit to all the action!
Hop on Rapid 215 or Route 7 to the Naval Hospital 🏥 where you can connect to the free Pride shuttle service on Park Blvd.

Prefer direct service? Routes 1, 3, 10, 11, or 120 have got you covered! 🚍📍

Check out our website for more service information (link in bio). 🌐
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🚋🌴 Stay Cool While Commuting This Summer! 🌴🚋

San Diego summers can be HOT, with temps often hitting the 90s! 🌡️ Staying cool and hydrated while waiting for your commute is crucial. Our buses and Trolleys have A/C, but be prepared for the heat before you board. 🚌❄️ Check out Cool Zones at local libraries and community centers for free, air-conditioned spaces. 📚 More info in our bio! 🌐👇

🎉 Want to start the school year with a Nintendo Switch, fresh Nikes, or a month of free Starbucks? MTS is rallying youth riders ages 13-18 to complete social media challenges for the chance to win a share of over $2,000 in prizes. Ride, explore and get win! Learn more at sdmts.com/y2k

 

Yesterday MTS was recognized as an “Outstanding Civilian Employer” by the U.S. Naval Reserves. 🎉🇺🇸 We are proud to be one of 47 nationally recognized employers for providing support to employees who serve as reservists in the U.S. Navy. ⚓👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Learn more about the award and hear from some of our team members about what it means to serve while also working full-time:

Honoring MTS Employees Serving in the U.S. Military Reserves At MTS, service is at the center of everything we do. And some employees take their service to a higher level by serving in the U.S. Military Reserves. That'...

🎉 The Neighborhood House Association is excited to join forces with local community partners to host the Neighborhood House Association Block Party on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thrive Park at Snapdragon Stadium, accessible via the Green Line Trolley. 🚋

✨ This FREE event is open to the public. Parents can find valuable family resources, including information on services offered by the Neighborhood House Association and a variety of community partners, while kids play at interactive booths, win fun prizes, enjoy free lunch, create crafts (while supplies last), and play games. 🎨🏅🍔

👉 Click the link in our bio for free tickets! 🎟️



Click the link below for free tickets!
https://NHABlockParty2024.eventbrite.com

On Sunday, June 2, 18 routes will be detoured or closed for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. 🏃‍♂️🎸Please plan your commute accordingly. For a full list of detours and closures head to our website here: https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/events/rock-n-roll-marathon-expo #

Avoid congestion (and get some steps in as you cheer on the runners) by taking the Green Line to County Center/Little Italy Station, a 1.6-mile walk to the starting line, or the Blue Line to Fifth Ave. Station, a 1.4-mile walk from the starting line.

In observance of Memorial Day 🇺🇸, Monday, May 27, all buses 🚌 and Trolleys 🚋 will be running on a Sunday service schedule. (If you're headed to the Padres game ⚾, extra service will run post-game.) The following customer service operations and administrative offices will be closed:

🔴 The Transit Store
🔴 MTS Information and Trip Planning: Open with modified hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🔴 PRONTO Support Center
🔴 Customer Service

On Memorial Day 🇺🇸 the 80’s Throwback Vintage Trolley 🚋 will be cruising the Silver Line’s downtown San Diego loop. Trips on the full loop take about 30 minutes ⏰ and start at 9:07 a.m. departing from 12th & Imperial. The Vintage Trolley will make its last trip at 2:07 p.m.

To top it off, the Padres will face off against the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins this weekend ⚾. Games are expected to sell out, which means parking and traffic will be at their worst 🚗🚦. Fans are encouraged to go the easy way and take transit to Petco Park 🚉.

For more information, head to our website here: https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/service-changes

🚨🚋 Attention Orange Line Trolley Riders! 🚋🚨

This weekend, Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19, there will be no Orange Line service between Encanto/62nd Street station and Courthouse station. 🚧 A bus bridge will provide service between Encanto/62nd Street station and 12th and Imperial station. Please transfer to the Blue Line Trolley for all downtown service. 🚌 Normal Trolley service will resume on Monday, May 20.

Click the link below for details and to see maps 🗺️ of where to access the bus shuttle service. 🌐

https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/current-projects/track-maintenance-ongoing

🚋 MTS is proposing the Copper Line, a new East County Connector to service stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Trolley Station. The proposed Copper Line would serve each station every 15 minutes most of the day and run from approximately 5:00 a.m. – midnight.

If approved, Copper Line service would replace the existing Green and Orange Line Trolley Service east of El Cajon Transit Center. The Copper Line is being proposed to enhance reliability on the Green Line. Head to our projects page (link below) to learn more and share your thoughts before the June Board meeting.

https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/current-projects/copper-line-east-county-connector