Help Plan the Future of MTS Service
Public transportation is San Diego coming to a crossroads. MTS bus and Trolley ridership is on the rise, but a budget shortfall in just a few years threatens to end that momentum and force the largest service cuts in MTS history.
As MTS looks to address the future of public transportation service, they will be building two plans:
- One plan if more money is available to the agency, and MTS can make bus and Trolley service work better for more people.
- And a second plan to outline service cuts (tens of millions of dollars annually) if no extra money is received.
This effort is called MTS OnTrack, and you can help plan the future of MTS service. The plans created from MTS OnTrack will help determine MTS’ priorities for the next decade. If you care about public transportation, this is the time to make your voice heard.
Learn more about recent MTS ridership, the funding shortage and complete three quick activities online to be a part of the solution:
- Vote for your transit priorities
- Map where you need better transit service
- Discuss what projects and improvements will be most impactful for the region
Participate by August 31 for your feedback to be included in the planning efforts.
Check out our upcoming events!
Circulate has some exciting events coming up in September, which include a skateboard ride and park(ing) day celebration.
Check out our calendar for more details and we hope to see you!
Colin Parent Appointed to CalSTA Sustainable Communities Task Force
This week, Circulate’s CEO and General Counsel was appointed by California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin to serve on the California Sustainable Communities Task Force.
The task force is a cross-sector coalition tasked with catalyzing the implementation of California’s climate, housing, equity and transportation goals.
The task force will develop a set of policy recommendations focused on empowering regions throughout California to reduce emissions, align transportation and land use outcomes and further transition California from planning to action on regional Sustainable Communities Strategies.
“This task force is about turning urgency into action,” said Secretary Omishakin. “With Governor Gavin Newsom’s bold climate vision guiding us, California is committed to delivering real, measurable progress. By uniting experts and communities from across the state, California is building practical, scalable solutions that will continue to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.”
Circulate Stands for Safe Streets in Encinitas
On Saturday Circulate San Diego joined Senator Catherine Blakespear, Families for Safe Streets San Diego, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, parents, teachers, and local leaders at a press conference in Encinitas to support preserving the new safety improvements along Santa Fe Drive.
The project includes protected bike lanes, safer crosswalks, and traffic calming measures near San Dieguito High School Academy—improvements that make the corridor safer for students, families, and everyone traveling through the area.
Circulate’s COO Jeremy Bloom spoke at the event about the importance of keeping our Vision Zero commitments and ensuring these life-saving improvements remain in place. Together with our partners, we urged the City of Encinitas to “improve, not remove” these changes.
Thanks for Joining Us in Imperial Beach!
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our August Membership Mixer at Novo Brazil Brewing in Imperial Beach. Together we celebrated Circulate’s work in the South Bay and the new bike and pedestrian improvements that are making the community safer and more connected.
A special thank you to Imperial Beach Mayor Pro Tem Carol Seabury for joining us and sharing her support. Thanks as well to our corporate sponsors and individual members who make these gatherings possible.
Keep an eye out for future Circulate events where we’ll continue to bring people together around better mobility and vibrant, healthy neighborhoods.
We invite you to watch a special video we created to highlight the new bike infrastructure in Imperial Beach!
Farewell: Samantha Katz
In keeping with our tradition, we ask our team members to share a few last words about the great work they have done and their experience with us.
Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day!
The Circulate team wishes everyone a safe and happy Labor Day.
Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of workers throughout our region who keep San Diego moving. From bus drivers, to construction workers, to our intrepid planners here at Circulate, we honor and celebrate the contributions working people.
Circulate News
1,000 New Homes Sprouting Around San Diego Trolley Station, Planetizen, August 19, 2025
Affordable Complex Breaks Ground as Part of $4B Mission Valley MXU, Connect CRE, August 19, 2025
After 6 years, San Diego approves 380-unit housing project next to Blue Line trolley, KPBS, August 20, 2025
California Has a Transit Cost Problem — and a New Appetite to Deal With It, Spur, August 21, 2025
Advocates hope for cut in La Jolla Boulevard speed limit as result of state law, The San Diego Union Tribune, August 22, 2025
San Diegans rally against Senate Bill 79, KUSI News, August 23, 2025
Parents, teachers and area politicians urge Encinitas to preserve Santa Fe Drive changes, The San Diego Union Tribune, August 25, 2025
San Diego’s 2025 road-safety reset: what drivers need to know now, inkl, August 24, 2025
Comment Letter: Comments on Draft Caltrans Director's Transit Policy and Copy of "Powerless Brokers" Report, August 15, 2025
Policy Letter: Public Comments for Meeting # 12 at CalSTA, Agenda Item 5(a)(i), August 18, 2025
