Airports and Transportation

San Diego International Airport
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All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We hope our SAN guide makes your traveling process plane and simple.
February 26, 2024 02:00 PM
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Monica Garske
Road closure SDtoday
Travel and Outdoors
Getting back on track: San Diego’s plans to repair roads
The city has identified declining road quality, but has conducted studies to find ways to improve conditions.
February 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A street in East Village San Diego
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego adopts its first-ever Complete Streets Policy
Policy No. 900-23 aims to support the governing and development of city streets for all users, not just motorists.
December 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Free Rides Around National City
Airports and Transportation
Neighborhood electric vehicle expected to serve North Park and City Heights in 2024
This will make the area the seventh neighborhood in San Diego County to adopt a zero-emission shuttle service.
December 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Smart streetlight SDtoday
Government
City of San Diego approves the installation of 500 Smart Streetlights
The project received $4 million in the 2024 fiscal year budget and will include automated license plate recognition technology.
November 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Getting to Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
San Diego International Airport expecting a busy Thanksgiving
For the first time, air travel is likely to to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD New T1 San Diego International Airport Renderings 2023
Airports and Transportation
October 2023 Update: 3 things to know about SAN’s New T1 project
The project will reach milestones in 2024, 2025, and 2028.
October 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
A cruise ship in San Diego Bay
Travel and Outdoors
Port of San Diego sets sail on a new cruise season
The season will see three new cruises, 100 calls, and passenger volume at a pre-pandemic level.
October 4, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Roads SDtoday
City
San Diego ranks among the most costly commuter cities in the US
The study determined how much a worker in San Diego would earn if they spent their commute time working a median-salary job.
August 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Airplane ascending over San Diego.
Airports and Transportation
SAN expecting high traffic going into Labor Day Weekend
The airport expects to see travel levels exceed pre-pandemic traffic.
August 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Build NCC SANDAG San Elijo Activity Hub and Park and Ride
City
Grand opening: The San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride has arrived in Encinitas
The new facility near Interstate 5 features 166 parking spaces and info on access points to the San Elijo Lagoon and nearby hiking trails.
August 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Wooden trestle SDtoday
History
The history of the Desert Line in southeastern San Diego
This 70-mile stretch of train tracks now sits mostly abandoned, but it was once a marvelous development that built transportation in an area that seemed impossible.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A view of downtown Julian in San Diego County's mountains.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Julian
Hit the road and head to San Diego County’s charming mountain town — we’re sharing all the details about what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.
July 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
gO'side electric vehicle parked on the street in front of the Star Theatre
Airports and Transportation
The ‘gO’side’ shuttle returns for its second summer
The fully electric vehicle lets visitors get around Oceanside for $2 per person.
June 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Beach Bug all-electric shuttle in Pacific Beach, San Diego
Airports and Transportation
The Beach Bug is now rolling in Pacific Beach
San Diego’s new all-electric vehicle will provide access to Pacific Beach from public transit, connecting at the Balboa Transit Station.
June 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD I-5 HOV Lanes extended Build NCC
Airports and Transportation
Build NCC adds four miles of HOV lanes on Interstate 5
The southbound carpool lanes are now open between Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad and state Route 78 in Oceanside.
June 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
UCSD Blue Line Trolley arriving at a trolley station.
Airports and Transportation
Fair Tripper is back to take riders to the San Diego County Fair
Tickets include entry to the 2023 San Diego County Fair and round-trip services on MTS and NCTD trains.
June 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego skyline photo in black and white
Tourism and Hospitality
National Travel and Tourism Week: San Diego’s tourism, by the numbers
The industry plays a major role in our city’s economy, job creation, and overall vibe as a feel-good hotspot.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Tate
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