Every time I hear about another “modernization project” in my school district, I can’t help but feel more frustrated. The San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) passed a $449 million dollar bond in 2012 for campus upgrades. That looks like progress at a glance, but when you look closer, the priorities seem upside down….
Over the weekend, me and my dad took a ride on MTS Route 30, a bus route that connects some of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, from UTC and UCSD to La Jolla and the beaches. We started at UTC Transit Center and rode down to La Jolla Blvd and Forward Street, grabbed coffee at…
When people think of rural transit in San Diego County, they often imagine remote routes connecting small towns — a lifeline for communities without cars. But the reality is stranger: MTS operates just four rural bus routes that stretch far beyond the urban grid… and barely serve anyone. These four routes — the 888, 891,…
Most people think of San Diego as car-centric. But in some neighborhoods, it’s not just car-first — it’s car-only. There’s no bus. No shuttle. No transit center. If you can’t drive, you simply can’t get around. I’m a student who lives in Pacific Highlands Ranch, which is the eastern part of Carmel Valley. I can…