Latest MTS News

Dec
4

18 Magical Holiday Events in San Diego – Let MTS Be Your Sleigh Ride to the Fun

The holidays are here in San Diego, and MTS is your ride to all the fun and festive events around town – from La Mesa to La Jolla, South Bay to Balboa Park,...
Nov
26

MTS Announces Modified Service Schedule for Thanksgiving Day

Bus and Trolley Services to Operate on a Sunday Schedule San Diego – The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will operate on a reduced holiday schedule for buses...
Nov
13

MTS and District Attorney Look to Combat Wildcatting Amid Rising Public Safety Concerns

Download b-roll and photos here Travelers and commuters asked to remain vigilant and choose the safest travel option San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan...
Oct
25

MTS Ramping Up Trolley Service for SDSU’s Homecoming Saturday

Aztecs fans can get an advantage by riding the Green Line Trolley to the doorstep Snapdragon Stadium San Diego – The San Diego State Aztecs are on a two-game...
Oct
17

MTS Board Approves Changes to Fare Enforcement Diversion Program

Changes expected to increase fare revenue for the transit system San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors today approved...
Oct
8

MTS and NCTD Experience Ridership Surge on Free Ride Day, Oct. 2

The agencies logged more than 340,000 passenger trips Download b-roll and photos here San Diego – This year’s Free Ride Day ridership levels marked a new...
Oct
31

MTS NEWS

Defensive Driver Training Safety behind the wheel doesn’t stop with our operators. MTS has many employees that drive our fleet of non-revenue vehicles –...
Oct
31

Rapid Arrives in South Bay

The momentum continues to build for MTS’ network of Rapid – the high-frequency, limited-stop bus network we began operating in 2014. The initial segment will...
Oct
31

June & July Board Update

The MTS Board typically meets one time per month as the decision-making body for our agency. Here’s a quick update of what happened in June and July (dark in...
Oct
31

Making Every Trip Special: MTS Access Part 2 of 2

There are 169 MTS Access paratransit buses that work out of the Copley Park Division and each one plays an important role to help San Diego residents with...
Oct
31

Eagle Eye: MTS Video Surveillance Program

MTS has seen a 27% reduction in crime between July 2016 and June 2017. Major factors in this include a new “beat” patrolling strategy and a great team of...
Oct
1

Choose Transit Campaign launches with FREE RIDE DAY OCTOBER 2

MTS is planning one of its biggest marketing efforts in our history. It will involve all facets of our business and it will bring together dozens of partners...
Jul
3

Transition to Vinyl Seats

New red vinyl seats will soon be seen on all 128 Trolleys in the fleet! Pending Board approval in June, All MTS Trolleys will be refurbished with new red vinyl...
Jul
2

Department Profile: Rail Wayside Maintenance – Holding the Front Line for MTS

The Traction Power Substation team helps ensure the main electrical sources are powering the Trolley system (from L to R) Wayside Electromechanics Oscar Rivas...
Apr
3

Trolley Schedule Changes for the First Time in Six Years

In conjunction with the upcoming opening of the Courthouse Station on C Street between America Plaza and Civic Center – the Trolley schedule will change...
Jan
8

A Clean System is a Healthy System

Facilities Auxiliary Supervisor Jamie Hudson (left) and Service Person Marichio Conception pressure wash the El Cajon Transit Center/ Service Person Shaun...
Jan
5

Big Red Replaced by Big Bird

Big Bird gets to work for the LRV Maintenance team After 30 years of heavy lifting - Big Red - the ever-reliable forklift for LRV Maintenance has been retired...
Jan
4

MTS, Sycuan Casino Ink Naming Rights Deal for Green Line

MTS reached an agreement with Sycuan Casino that will generate up to $25.5 million in non-fare revenue for MTS operations over a 30-year term. The 24 miles of...