San Diego, CA – The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will provide enhanced Trolley service on Saturday to Qualcomm Stadium for the first preseason Chargers game in 2009. The game starts at 7 p.m. and fans are encouraged to travel early. Chargers Express Bus service will not operate for pre-season games.

Extra Trolleys will run on the Green Line between Old Town and Qualcomm Stadium and between Grantville and the stadium starting at 4 p.m. Also, MTS will operate longer trains throughout the Green Line.

After the game, the MTS will operate extra Green Line service in both directions as needed. Also Blue Line service from Old Town to San Ysidro will remain on 15-minute frequency until 11:45 p.m. from Old Town. For riders transferring to the Orange Line, regular service will operate.

Passengers heading to Qualcomm can use the Green Line park & ride lots, which include Old Town, Morena, Hazard Center (lower level only), Grantville, Grossmont Center, Amaya Dr. (La Mesa), El Cajon Transit Center, Gillespie Field, and Santee Town Center. Passengers heading to Qualcomm can also transfer to the Green Line at Old Town (from the Blue Line) or at Grossmont Center (from the Orange Line).

Customers are encouraged to buy day passes before boarding the Trolley on their way to their event in order to save time and avoid ticket lines. Regular day passes to Qualcomm are $5. Tickets may be purchased at all Trolley station ticket vending machines, the Transit Store or selected stations with ticket booths. An MTS day pass is good on the Trolley and most MTS bus routes.

For further information on special event services or to purchase tickets, visit www.sdmts.com or contact 511.

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