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San Diego’s Bike Ridership Is Evolving, Not Declining. Here’s What SANDAG’s 2025 Commute Report Really Tells Us
Recorded ridership in 8 monitored corridors dipped, but the long-term trend is +17% since 2019. Footnotes reveal a smarter, safer, and more widespread cycling network than ever before.
August 5, 2026
Streetsblog San Diego: Finish the Rapid 215
It should not be controversial to prioritize a full bus over a line of single occupancy vehicles.
July 27, 2026
Fare Hikes Coming in San Diego Because of State/Fed. Funding Retreat
Last week, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted to increase fares for San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD.) The two transit agencies together carry nearly 100 million rides every year.
July 23, 2026
SB 79 Deconstructed: San Marcos
While the San Marcos plan is unremarkable on the surface, things are more complicated than they might seem.
July 20, 2026
San Diego Avoids Disastrous Cuts to Transportation Safety, Final Budget Praised by Advocates
The adopted budget includes $551,000 for improvements at the city’s “Fatal 15” intersections - along with $2.4 million for implementation of the city’s Speed Management Plan, and $1.45 million to maintain the Multi-Modal Team
July 8, 2026
Streetsblog San Diego Launches July 27 — Help Us Build the Future of Transportation Journalism
It's about time!
June 25, 2026
Implementing SB 79 Part II- Solana Beach
"One notable stop missing from this map is Solana Beach Station. Solana Beach, governed by SANDAG Board Chair Lesa Heebner, is a small coastal town of roughly 12,000 people along the former Highway 101 corridor in North County....but it has a train station serviced by the Coaster and Surfliner...
June 25, 2026
SB 79 Implementation in San Diego
In Summer 2027, if not earlier, the San Diego City Council will adopt a plan to determine how to delay or exempt areas. Upzonings in non-delayed areas will go into effect on July 1st, 2026.
June 22, 2026
SHIFTING GEARS: San Diego Peddles Bicycle Mobility Through A City Dominated By Cars
"The Grand Jury has provided a detailed assessment of where San Diego stands today. What happens next depends on whether we have the resolve and political will to turn those findings into action."
June 15, 2026
