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Be one of 40 students to win a laptop

If you are a senior graduating in Spring 2010 from an accredited San Diego County high school, enter to win a laptop! 40 students will each be awarded a laptop computer and commemorative certificate honoring their award-winning essay!

Ride Safe and Free on New Year's Eve after 9 p.m.

MTS, MADD, and Sycuan are continuing the holiday tradition of helping San Diego residents stay safe while ringing in the New Year.

Third Annual Holiday Entertainment Series

The Orange Line’s annual holiday music series starts Thursday, December 10 at the Euclid Avenue Trolley Station.

All Aboard for Whale Watching

Whale watchers will be treated to an awe-inspiring sight of majestic grey whales on a Hornblower San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

Ride MTS to December Nights

San Diego's favorite kick-off to the holiday season, will take place for the 32nd consecutive year on Friday, December 4, 5:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5, noon-10:00 p.m.

MTS To Conduct Public Outreach for Proposed Service Reductions

MTS must reduce its operating budget due to a loss of State Transit Assistance funding and lower sales tax and fare revenues. To close a $13 million budget gap, MTS will present a plan to reduce service by $7 million, primarily on Sunday.

San Diego Chargers and MTS Stuff the Bus
MTS and the Chargers are asking for your help to Stuff the Bus for the San Diego Food Bank. In 2008, MTS gathered over 2,000 pounds of food to help families.

Halloween Family Day Fun at Balboa Park!

Families looking to stretch their entertainment dollars need look no further than Balboa Park's next Halloween Family Day on Saturday, October 31.

Win Zoo Tickets to visit Elephant Odyssey

From now until December 31, you can embark on an exotic adventure at one of the best-known zoos in the world simply by buying a drink at a vending machine at an MTS stop or station.

Trolley Dances go to the Border

Connect with San Diego's heritage of being a border community by touring the Blue Line with the Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater for the 11th Annual Trolley Dances.

Ride Transit, Save Money!

According to the just-released Transit Savings Report, San Diegans who ride public transit instead of driving could save an average of $9,858 a year.

MTS Named Outstanding Public Transit System of 2009

APTA selected MTS as the Outstanding Transit System of the year for all agencies in North America carrying more than 30 million passengers annually.

Ride MTS to Fiesta del Sol

The 4th Annual Fiesta del Sol is a FREE two-day street festival celebrating the history, diverse cultures, and engagement of the people of San Diego.

The Circus is Coming - Save $6

Use your transit pass to get a discount on Circus Tickets (they can also purchase on line using the "train" as the code to get the discount.

Ride MTS to the Pride Parade & Festival

The 2009 Pride celebration is July 18-19. The parade and festival are accessible by MTS - though the celebration will cause some bus detours.

Ride MTS to Fireworks and Parades

On Saturday, July 4, 2009, several fireworks displays are scheduled throughout the region. Whether you want to hit the beach or watch the sparks, MTS can get you there!

Bus to Beach this summer

No need to drive around for hours in seach of parking. There are several bus routes than can drop you off right at the beach. Just $2.25 one-way or a Day Pass is $5.

Dump the Pump and WIN!

The Metropolitan Transit System (NCTD) and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), along with other transit systems across the country, will celebrate the fourth annual National Dump the Pump day on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Due to the elimination of State Transit Assistance (STA) funds -- service and fares are changing.

New SuperLoop route starts June 15

The SuperLoop is a new circular transit system that will serve the North University City area of San Diego.

WIN Two Tickets to SEALIFE Aquarium…it’s a BREEZE to get to!

Between now and the end of July, every time you purchase a beverage at vending machine at participating Trolley, COASTER, and SPRINTER rail stations you may win two tickets to SEALIFE Aquarium in specially marked bottles of Coca-Cola!

MTS & Coca Cola awards 40 Students

A record number of students entered the Laptop Scholarship this year -- and 40 students earned a laptop computer.

Stay Healthy: Tips on Swine Flu

Travel tips and what the Metropolitan Transit System is doing to protect passengers and employees from swine flu.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town

If you crave zesty cuisine and caliente Latin beats than the 26th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo is the only place to celebrate everyone’s favorite Mexican holiday. Just a short walk away from The Old Town Transit Center.

See the Cows on Route 30

March 15 to June 15 -- Artists from San Diego and Tijuana have transformed life-sized fiberglass cows into works of art. The cows will be at downtown La Jolla and UTC Transit Center.

Save $3 at the Bodies Exhibit with MTS

The world famous Body Worlds Exhibit is coming to the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park – and you can get a discount with your MTS pass!

Spot the Bus Photo Contest with Coca Cola

During the month of January, photographers scoured San Diego County, looking for the new NABI articulated bus and submitting their pictures.

San Diego Black Film Festival

See the films and save: Show your MTS Pass or Ticket and receive $1 off film tickets. For a
schedule of film screenings, visit sdbff.com.

California Budget Threatens Transit

The State of California Legislature is eliminated State Transit Assistance funding. How does this affect you?

 
 
 
 

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