Commentary: SANDAG shouldn’t leave housing on the table
California passed Senate Bill 79 last year with a clear purpose: to build more homes near transit. The law requires cities and counties to allow...
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Newsom signs sweeping housing bill opposed by local leaders
DEL MAR — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed Senate Bill 79, a sweeping housing law allowing taller and denser residential development near major public...
San Marcos sets prohibitive policy for bus-only lanes
SAN MARCOS — The City Council adopted a new policy on Tuesday prohibiting the replacement of vehicle travel lanes or medians with bus-only lanes in...
NCTD Executive Director Matthew Tucker announces retirement
REGION — Matthew Tucker, longtime executive director of the North County Transit District, will retire from the transportation agency effective next month. Tucker has served...
MTS, NCTD begin ‘Pony Express’ fare to Del Mar horse races
DEL MAR — The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has partnered with the North Country Transit District and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to provide...
Free transit fare pilot program for foster care youth in effect
REGION — A pilot program that went into effect on July 1 offers free transit fares for people 18 through 24 who have previously been...
NCTD launches pilot for discount rides to Coaster stations
CARLSBAD — The North County Transit District launched a new first- and last-mile pilot program this week with several ridesharing companies to offer commuters credit...
Quirk, Worden clash over region’s railway lines
DEL MAR – In Del Mar, the topic of trains and rail systems has become an almost daily conversation. From bluff stabilization to SANDAG’s $160...
SANDAG board approves ‘historic’ transportation plan
REGION — After more than a year of vigorous debate, the SANDAG board of directors on Dec. 10 approved its 2021 Regional Transportation Plan, a...
Elected officials rip SANDAG transportation plan
REGION — Concerns are growing over SANDAG’s proposed transit plan. Five elected officials from across the county and the president of the National Black Contractors...
Residents say 8-story development too big for downtown Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — Many residents say a proposed eight-story, combined residential and hotel development to be located on the corner of Seagaze Drive and Nevada Street...
Blakespear, Gloria reverse course on mileage charge, debate continues
REGION — In a surprising move, three prominent elected officials on the San Diego Association of Government’s board of directors suddenly voiced concerns with a...