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Long-sought Coaster extension to San Diego Convention Center will break ground this year The fully-funded project will offer a direct commuter-rail link from North County to downtown San Diego attractions such as Petco Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and the Rady Shell.

“An extension that increases ridership should go hand-in-hand with improved hours and frequency, so the Coaster can provide North County residents with meaningful access to downtown’s vibrant bar & food scene” via @sandiegouniontribune.com

www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/12/l...

Seven transit lines serve Balboa Park. As the city rolls out paid parking, why isn’t MTS promoting them? Transit advocates say it’s ‘a unique opportunity for the city of San Diego and MTS to actively promote and invest in alternatives’ to driving.

The @sandiegouniontribune.com picked it up: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/06/s...

Read our statement on Balboa Park paid parking: www.ridesd.org/s/Balboa_Par...

This emerging group of young transit advocates wants to reshape how San Diego gets around RideSD is becoming increasingly vocal and conspicuous as it lobbies for incremental changes and big-ticket items like a new trolley line.

GO @ridesd.org! "We would love to be the organization politicians reach out to ask what public transit riders think, to put public transit at the forefront of their policies, instead of them catering to car drivers and people who want free parking.” www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/18/t...

This emerging group of young transit advocates wants to reshape how San Diego gets around RideSD is becoming increasingly vocal and conspicuous as it lobbies for incremental changes and big-ticket items like a new trolley line.

We are thankful for the Union Tribune giving us the opportunity to speak about our ongoing advocacy! www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/18/t...

Join us for a Sunday stroll through Old Town and the Presidio www.meetup.com/sandiegourba...

We just added 2 new hikes to our Trains & Trails page. All hikes have been done by us and can be done completely without a car if you live in the general San Diego area.

www.ridesd.org/trains-trails

Earlier this week, Circulate led a coalition letter urging the San Diego Unified School District to build as many homes as possible in its redevelopment efforts. Join Circulate in speaking out in support of housing at the Board of Education meeting tonight!

Read our open letter to the city about the transit concept for December Nights 2025. www.ridesd.org/s/2025-12-01...

San Diego - Going Places. We're going from City Heights to Snapdragon stadium.

Help us build the Purple Line. www.ridesd.org/purple-line

Credits:

Image: Courtesy of LPC West; Design

Music: Awe by MBB
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Join us this Monday to celebrate this monumental win! @ridesd.org @buildsd.org

Commentary: Hydrogen rail not the answer | The Coast News Group The Coast News recently reported that NCTD plans to pilot hydrogen trains for the Sprinter. However, hydrogen is not as great as it seems.

Electrify the Sprinter!

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Join us for Rack & Ride together with @sandiegomts.bsky.social and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for Rack & Ride!

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Join @calelectricrail.org, @buildsd.org and us for a beach day on Sunday!

Oxford Street is one of the main streets in Central London.

Imagine something like this in San Diego:

- 5th Ave
- N Harbor Dr
- Park Blvd
- University Ave
- SR 163

Any other streets?

Almost twice as many residents WALK to the airport than take public transport.

We need an airport transit concept NOW.

California lawmakers pass controversial Senate Bill 79 YouTube video by CBS 8 San Diego

CBS8 interview about SB 79 passing with our vice president @leif.io

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7J4...

The mayor’s office is intending to remove part of bus only lanes in Balboa Park.

Let’s reach out and let him know we need MORE bus lanes, not less.

www.bikesd.org/expand-the-b...

Join us tomorrow together with @buildsd.org for an awesome kickoff of San Diego Transit Month in National City.

sdtransitmonth.org/events/kickoff

September is San Diego Transit Month. Join us and @buildsd.org for some amazing events.

sdtransitmonth.org/events

Some highlights:
- Sep 5: Transit Trivia Night
- Sep 9: Draw your vision for San Diego Transit
- Sep 13: Thrift Shopping by bus
- Sep 14: Trolley Speedrun

San Diego Needs Higher Train Frequencies, Not Another Express Light Rail or Bus Alex Wong is Data Researcher for RideSD, a nonprofit organization working to improve public transportation in San Diego.  The San Diego Association of Governments is studying concepts to speed up […]

Opinion: San Diego transit agencies are considering ways to speed up the Blue Line, but the real solution is much simpler.
voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/19/s...

August Transit Happy Hour — RideSD Please come from 6:00pm onwards , to hang out and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. It's an excellent opportunity to share your thoughts, learn more about the transport scene, and collaborate on i...

🚌✨ Want to talk transit?

Our next Transit Happy Hour is happening on Tuesday, August 19th at 6pm at Hidden Craft.

Conveniently located right at the America Plaza trolley stop! 🚊

See you there! 🎉

More details: www.ridesd.org/upcoming-eve...

Chappell Roan - The Subway (Official Music Video) YouTube video by ChappellRoanVEVO

Be like Chappell Roan and take public transport!

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This Is the Best Public Transit App I've Ever Used The Transit app offers an easy way to see departure times, and real-time transit data. It also has settings that allow you to customize how much walking and waiting you're willing to do, as well as co...

Works great in San Diego!

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2025 LOSSAN Rail Realignment Crest Canyon Dear SANDAG Board Members, I am writing as a San Diego County resident to voice my support for the Under Crest Canyon tunnel option in the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project. After reviewing the Value An...

RideSD and @calelectricrail.org are advocating for the Under Crest Canyon alignment. If you like this option, you can use the following template: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

LOSSAN Rail Realignment Learn more about the LOSSAN Rail Realignment

Use this form to make your voices heard: engage.sandag.org/lossan-rail-...

Why the US’ 2nd-Busiest Passenger Railway Is Doomed YouTube video by Half as Interesting

Reminder that today is the last day to advocate for moving the bluffs in land: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUBF...

Buses & Brews @North Park — RideSD Come hang out with fellow transit enthusiasts and community members at Original 40 in North Park for another great Buses & Brews meetup! Who Should Join? Transit enthusiasts who regularly rid...

Meet us on Tuesday July 1st for our beloved "Buses & Brews" event @ The Original 40 in North Park!

www.ridesd.org/upcoming-eve...

Why Isn’t There Public Transit from the Airport to the Vegas Strip? YouTube video by Half as Interesting

Las Vegas is one of the easiest cities to implement mass transit for. Why don’t we?

youtu.be/-DAfmFdLIjo