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KPBS Highlights RideSD's Role in Transforming Transit Payments
San Diego public transit riders can now enjoy the convenience of contactless fare payments with credit cards and smartphones—thanks to RideSD’s advocacy. KPBS featured this win in a recent news segment, showcasing how we’re making transit more accessible for locals and visitors alike.
San Diego Union-Tribune Op-Ed about the Importance of the LOSSAN Corridor
The closure forces more people to drive, adding to traffic congestion and carbon dioxide emissions around our beautiful coast.
Senator Blakespear Announces SB 1098
California State Senator Catherine Blakespear announced SB 1098 to revitalize Southern California’s Rail and shared RideSD’s can-i-get-to-la.today LOSSAN tracking website.
RideSD Supports the Let’s Go! San Diego Citizens Initiative
Let’s Go! San Diego is a citizens initiative that, if approved by voters on the 2024 ballot, will provide much-needed funding for long-awaited transit infrastructure projects and safety improvements. It will also fund increased transit frequencies.
RideSD Priorities for the City of San Diego’s FY2025 Budget
RideSD sent a letter to the Mayor that uplifted the budget requests of several Councilmembers. These requests, if funded, would significantly increase the effectiveness of public transit.
It's about to get easier to pay MTS bus and trolley fares
Our Vice President, Connor Proctor, was interviewed by KPBS about the upcoming changes to PRONTO. Soon you’ll be able to use your credit/debit card and Apple/Android Pay to pay for transit fares!
RideSD Weighs in on Del Mar Tunnel
RideSD members attended SANDAG’s public engagement for the tunneling of the LOSSAN rail corridor under Del Mar and they were interviewed by abc news in support of the tunnel.
Best Transit Direction App in San Diego
We tested 7 apps to find the best one for navigating San Diego’s public transit.
Addressing MTS Regarding the Transdev Strike
This letter urges the MTS board to find a solution for the ongoing strike of May - June 2023.
Voice of San Diego: San Diego Reddit Says: The Pronto Transit System App Sucks
The Metropolitan Transit System insists people like the digital ticketing app. But that’s not what our readers say.
Voice of San Diego: MTS Is Losing Money Because of its Pronto Pay System
The transit agency is having trouble getting riders to validate their tickets through the Pronto app before riding the bus or trolley. The issue is an inconvenience for riders, but it’s also costing the agency millions of dollars.
Addressing City of San Diego FY2024 Budget Priorities
The Mayor’s Office has released their budget for the fiscal year 2024. Part of the draft includes a section for funding traffic signal optimization. See our letter here advocating for using this as an opportunity to improve transit.
San Diego Union-Tribune Op-Ed Highlighting Mid-Coast Trolley
The Mid-Coast Trolley is a monumental achievement. The $2.2 billion investment integrates several areas along San Diego’s coastline into the larger trolley system, providing access to areas once virtually inaccessible to residents and tourists without cars…