New ADA Seat Policy.
Play nice or be fined. As of February 13, refusal by an MTS passenger to vacate priority seating and wheelchair areas for persons with disabilities and the elderly (65+) upon request may result in a citation up to $100. All Trolley and bus vehicles have multiple areas designated for disabled and senior riders; these seats are marked clearly with blue signs and are located near entry/exit points.
For additional information on the new policy, visit Rules for Riding.
Keep San Diego Moving Forward.
What projects does the San Diego region need most? The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) wants to hear what projects you think are most important in shaping the future of San Diego, and where you would like to see local funding spent. Let your voice be heard by attending an in-person meeting March 10 or 25, or take the brief online survey.
Learn more at sandag.org/priorities.
Mariachi Music Lovers, Rejoice!
The 4th Annual National City Mariachi Festival and Competition returns to San Diego on Sunday, March 13. This free event, which runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will bring fun for the whole family: live music, food court, children’s area, carnival games, arts and crafts, and more! Attendees can download a Trolley ticket via the free mTicket app, then hop on the UC San Diego Blue Line to the 24th Street Trolley Station for free shuttle service to and from the event. Plus – two kids 12 & under ride free with a paid adult fare on weekends!
Visit mariachifest.com for additional event details.
New Real-Time App.
The MTSGO! App has been discontinued, and users are encouraged to check out OneBusAway. OneBusAway allows you to search by route, stop number or address, as well as browse on a map, so you’ll no longer need to remember a stop number or look it up on the website. You can also use the location button in the app to browse stops near you – bookmark and rename them for easy reference. Plus, alerts along your route will also be available within the app!
Compass Card at the Airport.
MTS now has ticket vending machines inside Terminals 1 and 2 at the San Diego International Airport, making travel plans easier for residents and tourists. Get curbside drop-off and pick-up! Plus, it’s just a short trip to the Green, UC San Diego Blue and Orange Line Trolleys at Santa Fe Depot/America Plaza. Buses run every 15 minutes.
