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NewsMay 20, 2022

San Diego MTS Donates 39 More Trolleys to City of Mendoza, Argentina

After almost 30 years, MTS has decommissioned the Trolleys in favor of lowering maintenance costs and improving the customer experience.

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NewsMay 6, 2022

San Diego MTS begins Construction on Large-Scale Charging System

The agency will be installing the Schunk SLS 301 series Depot Charging Pantograph, which offers a quicker and safer hands-free electric vehicle charge.

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NewsMarch 18, 2022

San Diego MTS Sees Ridership Increase as Gas Prices Soar

Ridership was up to nearly 200,000 trips per weekday for the week of March 7-11.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2022

The Expertise Behind Constructing the San Diego Mid-Coast Trolley

WSP USA representatives discuss the behind-the-scenes of The Mid-Coast Trolley Project’s completion, the role of a consultant, and the overall benefits of the project itself.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2022

Private Firm Now Providing Security at San Diego MTS Stations

The new security team began patrolling Trolleys, buses, and transit centers on Jan. 1. By the end of the month, about 190 Inter-Con officers will have joined the MTS security personnel on the ground.

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NewsNovember 29, 2021

Trolley Ridership Increases on UCSD Blue Line Extension Opening Day

Ridership on MTS buses and Trolleys has been increasing since a pandemic low point in April 2020 during the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order.

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NewsNovember 11, 2021

APTA Announces Bus and Rail Safety & Security Excellence Award Winners

The APTA Bus and Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs. 

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NewsSeptember 2, 2021

San Diego's MTS, NCTD Launch PRONTO Fare Collection System

The system will enhance ticketing functionality, access, and value for MTS and NCTD passengers.

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NewsAugust 27, 2021

Transit Leaders Take First Trip on Mid-Coast Trolley Extension

The 11-mile light rail extension costed $2.1 billion, and it is set to open in November.

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NewsJuly 30, 2021

San Diego’s MTS Approves Security Contract, Extends Fare Evasion Diversion Program

The contract with Inter-Con Security is for three base years with an option to extend for an additional two years and will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

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