Transportation
Mexican president inaugurates new elevated highway in Tijuana near U.S.-Mexico border
The first 4.5-mile stretch links Playas de Tijuana to the area around the San Ysidro...
Two San Diego ferries named to National Register of Historic Places
Two of San Diego's working ferries earn historic designation.
Fast Lane at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa border crossings will soon open to cross-border workers
Eligible Baja California residents who work in the U.S. will be able to enroll in...
Trolley ride to the ’80s? MTS offers journey back in time with vintage trolley Monday
The 1001 U2 trolley, the very first red San Diego trolley car, will be open...
In contentious vote, MTS moves to postpone its pension pain — at a cost of $51M
The move will narrow projected future deficits by freeing up more than $5 million a...
San Diego gasoline prices on the rise at a ‘sure and steady clip’
It may be February, but the switch to the more expensive summer blend of gasoline...
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
It’s unclear if Congress will act on expert recommendations.
Long-sought Coaster extension to San Diego Convention Center will break ground this year
The fully-funded project will offer a direct commuter-rail link from North County to downtown San...
SANDAG toll-road whistleblower awarded another $1.7M for lawyer fees, ending years-long legal fight
Former finance official Lauren Warrem was awarded $2.5 million in damages late last year.
San Diego International Airport hires new CEO
Coming from Philadelphia, Atif Saeed will succeed the retiring Kimberly Becker at the San Diego...
Here’s a peek at Newsom’s new EV incentives package for Californians
The proposal would be limited to first-time buyers, but includes one-for-one matches between carmakers and...
Global Entry and SENTRI interviews now offered to eligible travelers entering the U.S. via CBX
Final appointments can be hard to come by, so the Enrollment on Arrival program makes...
Without federal tax credits, California EV sales sink 36.6% in fourth quarter
Gavin Newsom and California officials highlight that 2.55 million zero-emission vehicles are on the road...
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
Many left-leaning states and cities are trying to protect their residents’ personal information.
This emerging group of young transit advocates wants to reshape how San Diego gets around
RideSD is becoming increasingly vocal and conspicuous as it lobbies for incremental changes and big-ticket...
The transit line San Diego leaders are hailing as ‘a model for how we can grow’
Dubbed the Overnight Express, MTS bus Route 910 covers essentially the same ground as the...
Newsom’s new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs
The $200 million allocation must be approved by the Legislature and details still need to...
Railroads and their regulators thwart safety fixes, costing lives
The analysis revealed a recurring cycle of industry opposition, FRA inaction, congressional capitulation and tragedy.
Paid parking finally comes to Balboa Park. Critics worry San Diego’s crown jewel will lose its luster.
Some community leaders worry the fees will dampen museum attendance and slash membership in clubs...
Roadwork at San Ysidro Port of Entry likely to affect southbound traffic into Tijuana all month
Some southbound Interstate 5 lanes will be temporarily closed for improvements at the San Ysidro...
San Diego Trolley adds extra Green Line service for holiday bowl game
Trains will run every 15 minutes or more frequently before and after the event.
Trolley delays are way down across San Diego. Thank the new Copper Line in East County.
The line eliminates train traffic and delays in East County by replacing Green line and...
San Diego County public transit will be free — and run past 1 a.m. — on New Year’s Eve
The extended hours and free service aims to help revelers get home safely.
Ride San Diego public transit on Christmas, and bring a friend for free
Across the county, buses and trains will be operating on a reduced schedule Thursday.
Transit fare hikes or service cuts? Here’s what riders want, according to a new MTS study
One-way MTS fares haven't been raised since 2008.
Coronado ferry’s new, quieter electric boats are one step closer to reality
Flagship says fares won’t rise when the new boats begin operating. It has already raised...
Local politicians demand answers on lengthy, unexpected freeway shutdowns
A letter to officials asks about policies and procedures, coordination and real-time communication with drivers.
SANDAG has a new transportation plan. Now it must convince voters to pay for it.
Before an overwhelming vote of support from SANDAG's board, CEO Mario Orso warned that a...
‘We have left the era behind of very big ideas’: SANDAG trades trains for buses in $125B transit vision
SANDAG's latest wish list for transit hinges on one big assumption: that voters will back...
County approves more commercial flights for Carlsbad airport
United Airlines to resume service March 30 under new lease, despite opposition from city and...
FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown
The FAA warned airlines could face fines of up to $75,000.
San Diego transit at a crossroads? MTS boasts robust ridership recovery — but faces financial crisis
In a report to the city, MTS officials say looming deficits could derail their progress...
New Otay Mesa border crossing facility being built with materials from airport terminal demolition
The demolition of the old Terminal 1 coincides with the construction of the Otay Mesa...
Spirit, Frontier offer steep air travel discounts in Black Friday dogfight
Discount rivals Spirit and Frontier Airlines launched "Black Friday" rock-bottom fare offers as the two...
Ride San Diego public transit Thursday, and bring a friend for free
Each MTS fare-paying adult will be able to bring another for free on Thanksgiving. Across...
Chula Vista police add 10 all-electric vehicles to its fleet. ‘It just made sense.’
The Chula Vista Police Department is spending $960,000 to buy and outfit 10 electric Chevy...
BP finds leak in major Pacific Northwest pipeline, resumes delivering fuel to Seattle-Tacoma airport
Officials and BP are still assessing how much gasoline leaked.
San Diego expanding free Balboa Park Tram service
As part of the city's $2.8 million contract extension with Ace Parking, the shuttle service...
San Diego is getting rid of free Sunday metered parking. Here’s what will replace it.
People who live near paid parking zones in certain neighborhoods will be able to buy...
Opposition forms against Waymo’s robotaxis in San Diego
The autonomous vehicle company wants to deploy robotaxis in San Diego next year.
Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
More than 6 million travelers were affected by delays and cancellations.
New SENTRI access in Tijuana debuts with short wait times to cross border
Starting Wednesday, SENTRI or Global Entry travelers can use the two designated lanes on Calle...
Second San Ysidro SENTRI access in Tijuana to open next week
Starting Nov. 19, SENTRI and Global Entry travelers will also be able to enter at...
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
It’s not clear how quickly normalcy will return even though the shutdown is over.
It’s the No. 1 reason San Diego orders cars towed. Now the city wants to stop.
'The system isn't working,' said Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, decrying what some have called 'poverty tows.'
Part of southbound I-5 will be closed this weekend in San Diego
Road improvements are planned between state Route 52 and Mission Bay Drive.
US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut 1,000 flights because of shutdown
The FAA says its goal is to reduce flights by up to 10% to ease...
What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
The FAA is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers.
Make way for Waymo: Robo-taxi service coming to San Diego
Waymo plans to begin all-electric autonomous rides next year in select portions of San Diego.
SANDAG whistleblower awarded $2.5 million in arbitration case
Lauren Warrem was fired after disclosing failures in the state Route 125 tolling system.
‘A bouillabaisse of bad news’ leads to higher gas prices in San Diego
Pending closures and unplanned maintenance at California refineries are the main contributors to the jump...
After widespread delays, operations back to normal at San Diego International Airport
Sunday's delays were caused by control tower staffing issues amid the shutdown.
Hundreds of public EV chargers are coming to San Diego libraries, rec centers
The goal is a reliable network so drivers can choose an EV confident they can...
California pulls the plug on flawed e-bike project once run by investigated San Diego nonprofit
Pedal Ahead was withdrawn as the project manager earlier this year.
San Ysidro port adding new SENTRI access to ease traffic in Tijuana
Calle Segunda in Tijuana will become a second, exclusive access for SENTRI and Global Entry...
Can a new pipeline give Southern California drivers some relief at the gas pump?
A pipeline proposed by Kinder Morgan and Phillips 66 would cover 1,300 miles and aims...
Flight delays become more common as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
Flight delays are increasing as more controllers call out sick.
Average price for a new car surpasses $50,000 for first time
The head of California's car dealers worries that higher prices are not healthy for both...
Northbound I-5 along Mission Bay will be closed all weekend
The closure is part of a $113.8 million project to upgrade parts of the freeway...
Union Pacific reports 7% higher profits as its CEO makes the case for Norfolk Southern merger
The $85 billion merger would create the first transcontinental railroad.
San Diego’s busiest transit hub is set to get 161 new homes. Is that enough?
Some MTS officials and board members said they wished the project was more ambitious. 'Somebody...
Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements
Duffy says truckers are supposed to be disqualified if they can’t demonstrate English proficiency.
California sets record for zero-emission vehicle sales. But what happens next?
Nearly 125,000 ZEVs were registered in the state ahead of the expiration of the federal...
Newsom just signed SB 79, allowing far more housing along transit. Here’s what it means for San Diego County.
San Diego already allows dense housing near transit — but cities like Santee and El...
Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns
Airports across the country have dealt with delays this week at times because of controllers...
Crime on buses, trolleys is sharply down, MTS says
MTS has pursued a broad campaign to make buses and trolleys more appealing to casual...
‘How did we get here?’ Auditors probe consulting company in SANDAG’s toll-road failures
Their report found SANDAG did business for years with HNTB in an environment of potential...
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
Each airline's policies can differ on refunds can differ.
Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 8th day
The risk of wider impacts to the U.S. aviation system “is growing by the day.”
Transportation Secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers
The Essential Air Service program will run out of money Sunday.
School ride-hailing services may be nudging aside traditional buses
The traditional school bus has been undercut by bus driver shortages, worsened by the pandemic.
How the government shutdown is affecting San Diego
Thousands of federal workers reported to work on deferred pay, but otherwise much was business...
It’s Free Ride Day for all San Diego transit. Here’s what to know.
This year's Free Ride Day comes with MTS ridership almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
New EV charging station opens in Chula Vista — and it takes credit cards just like any gas pump
Drivers can use their credit cards at the fast chargers by Skycharger and Electric Era.
Buh-bye: Stickers that allow EV drivers to travel solo in car pool lanes expire Wednesday
A 60-day grace period will be extended by the California Highway Patrol.
States scramble to plug transportation funding holes
Chaos in two legislatures show the ‘financial gymnastics’ of paying for roads and transit.
Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars
The grants were initially awarded under the infrastructure law signed by former President Joe Biden.
Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida
The new rules will make it extremely hard for immigrants to get commercial drivers' licenses.
Northbound I-5 near Mission Bay will close all weekend for construction
All northbound lanes from Interstate 8 to Mission Bay Drive will be closed Friday night...
Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California’s high-speed railroad
California officials have already filed a lawsuit.
Last I-5 exit before U.S.-Mexico border to close this week for construction
The Camino De La Plaza off-ramp will be closed 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday...
Need to appeal a parking ticket in San Diego? Here’s a guide on how to do it
As the city of San Diego updates its parking regulations to increase fees and enforcement,...
Closure of portion of southbound I-5 to create traffic headaches all weekend
The closure, from state Route 52 to Mission Bay Drive, starts Friday night
MTS will seek transit fare hikes and service cuts instead of a ballot measure
MTS is also raiding its capital funds — $225 million over five years — to...
Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns
Currently, there are only seven Federal Railroad Administration employees trained to assess bridges.
Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision
This follows Trump’s previous firings of board members at other independent agencies.
CSX railroad’s merger prospects derail as BNSF and CPKC make clear they aren’t interested in a deal
Both BNSF and CPKC have made clear they don't think a merger makes sense.
Apply safety rules to more trains carrying flammable cargo, lawmakers urge
Over the last decade, at least six trains considered high-hazard flammable have derailed.
Less free parking in San Diego: Longer meter hours, Sunday enforcement starts this week
Parking meters will be in effect until two hours later in the evening, with end...
Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret
A new investigation reveals the risks of railroads policing their own bridges.
California will plow ahead with its electric vehicle goals but what’s the price tag?
Multi-agency report to Newsom offers a series of recommendations to meet targets, despite recent moves...
San Diego-Coronado Ferry ditches diesel boats for futuristic-looking new electric ferries
In addition to reducing emissions to zero, the switch will make the vessels quieter.
Last exit before Mexico to be closed for I-5 construction Sunday night
Crews will close the Camino De La Plaza off-ramp at south I-5 in San Ysidro
More than 1,000 new homes are coming to this South Bay transit stop
City and state incentives for dense housing projects near transit likely played a key role...
California spending $55 million on incentive program for EV fast chargers
The California installation project looks to boost the number of fast chargers at public sites.
New ‘micro-transit’ shuttle starts running in southeastern San Diego
Southeastern Connect is currently a pilot program, slated to last for the next four years....
Bringing MTS bus drivers in-house would mean higher costs, more reliable service, study finds
The new study does not include a specific estimate of how much more it would...
Driving alone in an EV in the carpool lane? Your sticker is about to expire — maybe for good
The coveted decal program is slated to end in a matter of weeks if lawmakers...
$10-an-hour parking comes to Petco Park next month
Crews are installing around 400 signs to let drivers know about the new parking-meter rates.
Electric vehicle sales in California sputter
Concerns over tariffs and a looming rollback of incentives contributed to lackluster quarterly numbers.