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RideSD promotes world-class transit for San Diego through education, community building, and advocacy. linktr.ee/ridesd

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RideSD @ridesd.org · 03/08/2026
Landed in Germany. It's always amazing to me how standard immigration for EU citizens is faster than Global Entry in the US …
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 10/06/2026
Thank you for sharing! Please sign up on Meetup: meetu.ps/e/Q5Css/7gYD...
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[RideSD] Future of the Pacific Surfliner, Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
The future of the Surfliner is on the line—literally. SANDAG Presents: Future of the Pacific Surfliner digs into the big question: getting the tracks off the eroding Del Ma
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 10/06/2026
Join us on Thursday June 25th to learn about the Pacific Surfliner! Let’s make sure that we will have a stable connection between California’s two biggest cities for years to come! Please sign up on Meetup: meetu.ps/e/Q5Css/7gYD...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 11/05/2026
We had some people going up this weekend. Nothing planned in the future. But we do have a happy hour coming up in a week: meetu.ps/e/Q2bTq/7gYD...
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[RideSD] Transit Happy Hour, Tue, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Join RideSD for their monthly transit happy hour. ​It's an excellent opportunity to share your thoughts, learn more about the transport scene, and collaborate on innovativ
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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 26/03/2026
You can also use this link to send a comment to the SANDAG board, courtesy of @ridesd.org. slacktivist.org/initiative/l...
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Slacktivist
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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 25/03/2026
NIMBYs in Del Mar are trying to slow down the US's #2 train corridor. Thread on why their arguments don't hold water. Speak out at 9 am on Friday in support of the Del Mar Tunnel and the Crest Canyon alignment! 🧵 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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CTA - LOSSAN Rail Realignment 27MAR2026 SANDAG Meeting.docx
For SANDAG Meeting 3/27/2026, 9 am As part of the CA State Rail Plan, SANDAG has committed to rail improvements that allow for at least a 110mph top speed. However, a Del Mar group called SAFER is pu...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 22/03/2026
“A strong and reliable transit network is not merely a convenience — it is a fundamental public benefit.” www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/20/o...
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Opinion: The fiscal cliff is real for transit — and it’s time to act!
Across the state, transit agencies are warning that they are only months away from insolvency.
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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 20/03/2026
NIMBYs in Del Mar have pushed SANDAG to add *another* alternative to the Del Mar Tunnel EIR - now not set to finish until 2028, 3 years after the draft. Rather than the 110 mph alignments that would tunnel under their town, their preference is to slow down the US's #2 rail corridor to 25 mph.
Project Alternative alignments for the Del Mar tunnel, showing the Northern Yellow Line alignment which bypasses Del Mar with a sharp 25 mph curve to run along I-5. Other, straighter alignments run under Del mar
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 19/03/2026
With rising gas prices, public transport becomes even more relevant. Try out @sandiegomts.bsky.social cost calculator and let us know, what your commute is costing you. www.sdmts.com/sites/defaul...
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Make Your Commute Work for You (and Your Wallet) | San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
The rising cost of gas really adds up, especially when you drive alone. Save more when you choose transit.new local connections near you.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 12/02/2026
“An extension that increases ridership should go hand-in-hand with improved hours and frequency, so the Coaster can provide North County residents with meaningful access to downtown’s vibrant bar & food scene” via @sandiegouniontribune.com www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/12/l...
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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 Diego attractions such as Petco Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and the Rady Shell.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 06/02/2026
The @sandiegouniontribune.com picked it up: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/06/s...
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Seven transit lines serve Balboa Park. As the city rolls out paid parking, why isn’t MTS promoting them?
Transit advocates say it’s ‘a unique opportunity for the city of San Diego and MTS to actively promote and invest in alternatives’ to driving.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 06/02/2026
Read our statement on Balboa Park paid parking: www.ridesd.org/s/Balboa_Par...
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Vince Outlaw @vinceoutlaw.com · 18/01/2026
GO @ridesd.org! "We would love to be the organization politicians reach out to ask what public transit riders think, to put public transit at the forefront of their policies, instead of them catering to car drivers and people who want free parking.” www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/18/t...
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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 items like a new trolley line.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 18/01/2026
We are thankful for the Union Tribune giving us the opportunity to speak about our ongoing advocacy! www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/18/t...
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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 items like a new trolley line.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 13/01/2026
Join us for a Sunday stroll through Old Town and the Presidio www.meetup.com/sandiegourba...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 28/12/2025
We just added 2 new hikes to our Trains & Trails page. All hikes have been done by us and can be done completely without a car if you live in the general San Diego area. www.ridesd.org/trains-trails
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Trains & Trails — RideSD
Trains & Trails is a recurring event hosted by Ride SD. The idea is to bring together what makes sense sustainable transport to hiking trails and appreciating nature.
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Circulate Planning & Policy @circulatesd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Earlier this week, Circulate led a coalition letter urging the San Diego Unified School District to build as many homes as possible in its redevelopment efforts. Join Circulate in speaking out in support of housing at the Board of Education meeting tonight!
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 02/12/2025
Read our open letter to the city about the transit concept for December Nights 2025. www.ridesd.org/s/2025-12-01...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 28/10/2025
San Diego - Going Places. We're going from City Heights to Snapdragon stadium. Help us build the Purple Line. www.ridesd.org/purple-line Credits: Image: Courtesy of LPC West; Design Music: Awe by MBB / mbbmusic / mbb_music spoti.fi/2wqzjwK Support by RFM - NCM: bit.ly/2xGHypM
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BikeSD @bikesd.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Join us this Monday to celebrate this monumental win! @ridesd.org @buildsd.org
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 07/10/2025
Electrify the Sprinter! thecoastnews.com/hydrogen-rai...
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Commentary: Hydrogen rail not the answer | The Coast News Group
The Coast News recently reported that NCTD plans to pilot hydrogen trains for the Sprinter. However, hydrogen is not as great as it seems.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 04/10/2025
Join us for Rack & Ride together with @sandiegomts.bsky.social and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for Rack & Ride! luma.com/event/manage...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 23/09/2025
Join @calelectricrail.org, @buildsd.org and us for a beach day on Sunday!
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 22/09/2025
Oxford Street is one of the main streets in Central London. Imagine something like this in San Diego: - 5th Ave - N Harbor Dr - Park Blvd - University Ave - SR 163 Any other streets?
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 17/09/2025
Almost twice as many residents WALK to the airport than take public transport. We need an airport transit concept NOW.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 14/09/2025
CBS8 interview about SB 79 passing with our vice president @leif.io www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7J4...
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California lawmakers pass controversial Senate Bill 79
YouTube video by CBS 8 San Diego
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 06/09/2025
The mayor’s office is intending to remove part of bus only lanes in Balboa Park. Let’s reach out and let him know we need MORE bus lanes, not less. www.bikesd.org/expand-the-b...
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Expand the Balboa Park Bus Only Lanes — BIKE SD
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 01/09/2025
Join us tomorrow together with @buildsd.org for an awesome kickoff of San Diego Transit Month in National City. sdtransitmonth.org/events/kickoff
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Transit Month 2025 Kick-Off
Join us at Market on 8th in downtown National City for an introduction to Transit Month!
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 24/08/2025
September is San Diego Transit Month. Join us and @buildsd.org for some amazing events. sdtransitmonth.org/events Some highlights: - Sep 5: Transit Trivia Night - Sep 9: Draw your vision for San Diego Transit - Sep 13: Thrift Shopping by bus - Sep 14: Trolley Speedrun
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Events
Find a Transit Month event near you!
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Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego.org · 21/08/2025
Opinion: San Diego transit agencies are considering ways to speed up the Blue Line, but the real solution is much simpler. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/19/s...
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San Diego Needs Higher Train Frequencies, Not Another Express Light Rail or Bus
Alex Wong is Data Researcher for RideSD, a nonprofit organization working to improve public transportation in San Diego.  The San Diego Association of Governments is studying concepts to speed up […]
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 18/08/2025
🚌✨ Want to talk transit? Our next Transit Happy Hour is happening on Tuesday, August 19th at 6pm at Hidden Craft. Conveniently located right at the America Plaza trolley stop! 🚊 See you there! 🎉 More details: www.ridesd.org/upcoming-eve...
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August Transit Happy Hour — RideSD
Please come from 6:00pm onwards , to hang out and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. It's an excellent opportunity to share your thoughts, learn more about the transport scene, and collaborate on i...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 02/08/2025
Be like Chappell Roan and take public transport! youtu.be/woLfAvD5iXI
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Chappell Roan - The Subway (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ChappellRoanVEVO
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 03/07/2025
Works great in San Diego! lifehacker.com/tech/best-pu...
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This Is the Best Public Transit App I've Ever Used
The Transit app offers an easy way to see departure times, and real-time transit data. It also has settings that allow you to customize how much walking and waiting you're willing to do, as well as co...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 30/06/2025
RideSD and @calelectricrail.org are advocating for the Under Crest Canyon alignment. If you like this option, you can use the following template: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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2025 LOSSAN Rail Realignment Crest Canyon
Dear SANDAG Board Members, I am writing as a San Diego County resident to voice my support for the Under Crest Canyon tunnel option in the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project. After reviewing the Value An...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 30/06/2025
Use this form to make your voices heard: engage.sandag.org/lossan-rail-...
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LOSSAN Rail Realignment
Learn more about the LOSSAN Rail Realignment
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 30/06/2025
Reminder that today is the last day to advocate for moving the bluffs in land: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUBF...
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Why the US’ 2nd-Busiest Passenger Railway Is Doomed
YouTube video by Half as Interesting
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 29/06/2025
Meet us on Tuesday July 1st for our beloved "Buses & Brews" event @ The Original 40 in North Park! www.ridesd.org/upcoming-eve...
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Buses & Brews @North Park — RideSD
Come hang out with fellow transit enthusiasts and community members at Original 40 in North Park for another great Buses & Brews meetup! Who Should Join? Transit enthusiasts who regularly rid...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 27/06/2025
Las Vegas is one of the easiest cities to implement mass transit for. Why don’t we? youtu.be/-DAfmFdLIjo
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Why Isn’t There Public Transit from the Airport to the Vegas Strip?
YouTube video by Half as Interesting
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 24/06/2025
Shoutout to @calelectricrail.org and our member Brian Legal for pushing to electrify the LOSSAN corridor! www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
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Rail advocates fear Del Mar project could lock in slower, more polluting trains to LA
Transportation officials are studying options for rerouting the train tracks away from the collapsing Del Mar bluffs. Advocates fear the project could prevent the rail corridor from upgrading to elect...
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Public Rail Now @publicrailnow.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Why not go with something tried and true like overhead catenary?
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Ballard to provide hydrogen fuel cell engines for Sierra Northern - Trains
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ballard Power Systems will supply 12 hydrogen fuel cell engines to Sierra Northern Railway for Sierra Northern’s hydrogen locomotive project, Ballard announced on Thursda...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 15/06/2025
More trains, more good! timesofsandiego.com/business/202...
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Twelfth daily round-trip Amtrak rail service added from San Diego to Los Angeles
The new southbound and northbound trains will depart in the afternoon and evening and make up the agency's 12th round trip.
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BikeSD @bikesd.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🚨 Advocates: Submit your comment on SANDAG’s 2025 Plan! Push for transit, micromobility & regional bike/ped networks. Some want SANDAG to offload AT to cities—don’t let that happen. 📝 engage.sandag.org/public-comme... 💬 tinyurl.com/nmwaeyxa
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Public Comment Form: Draft 2025 Regional Plan
Share your input on the Draft 2025 Regional Plan
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RAIL Magazine @railmag.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Good morning from Mission Valley, north of San Diego proper, and aboard the eastbound 🟢Green Line to El Cajon from the Fashion Valley station. I’m riding 1st to the subway station at the SDSU campus then back west to transfer to the 🔵Blue Line.
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Californians for Electric Rail @calelectricrail.org · 21/05/2025
The Del Mar Tunnel CEQA comment process is now open, but NIMBYs want to shut down the US's #2 rail corridor instead of saving it from falling into the sea. Tell SANDAG by June 30th to support the fast Crest Canyon alignment and #LeaveRoomForCatenary! @ridesd.org docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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CEQA comment SANDAG Del Mar Tunnel Alignments CTA
Call to Action: Support Electrified, high speed service & alignment options in Del Mar Tunnel CEQA Process Updated Notice of Preparation for Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Comment period en...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 18/05/2025
If you’re on luma. Follow us for transit events in San Diego: lu.ma/ride_sd
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RideSD Events · Events Calendar
View and subscribe to events from RideSD Events on Luma. RideSD promotes world-class transit for San Diego through education, community building, and fun events.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 15/05/2025
Oceanside Transit Center is getting a major glow-up! 🚆✨ Learn how the Oceanside Transit Center is transforming into a vibrant hub with new housing, retail, and more. Come meet fellow transit enthusiasts, urbanists, and community advocates on May 22nd at Green Cheeks! www.ridesd.org/upcoming-eve...
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SPECIAL EVENT: Oceanside Transit Center Transformation Presented by NCTD — RideSD
The Oceanside Transit Center is getting a major glow-up, and you’re invited to get the inside scoop! Join us for a fun, laid-back presentation from North County Transit District on the exciting change...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 10/05/2025
Happy National Train Day www.trains.com/trn/news-rev...
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National Train Day events going strong without Amtrak’s participation - Trains
WASHINGTON — Almost a decade after Amtrak cancelled “National Train Day,” an outreach promotion launched in 2008 designed to familiarize potential customers with where its passenger trains go, organiz...
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 06/05/2025
Our member Alex Wong wrote a great op-ed for @streetsblogca.bsky.social. Let’s make Measure G pass in 2026! cal.streetsblog.org/2025/05/06/o...
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OpEd: San Diego Should Put Transit Funding Measure Back on 2026 Ballot - Streetsblog California
Bad timing and a conservative electorate sunk Measure G in 2024, but there's many reasons to believe a sales tax measure for transit would pass in 2026 in San Diego County.
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RideSD @ridesd.org · 05/05/2025
👋 There is tons of ways to get involved and we would love your input! We also have a discord discord.gg/4jaHmHYYAq
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