Tag: Public Transit

  • Meet Mid-City’s New ‘Diet Trolley’

    By Andrew Keatts By the end of the year, San Diegans will have a new way to get around the city without driving. The Mid-City Rapid will be the first of a new type of public transit line that’ll figure heavily in the future of public transportation in the region. The idea is that it’s…

  • Public Transit is Having a Moment

    By Andrew Keatts It’s been a good couple weeks for San Diego public transit advocates. In addition to their big win over the San Diego Association of Government’s 40-year transportation plan, two like-minded leaders have ascended to the top of city leadership: Mayor Bob Filner and City Council President Todd Gloria, respectively. “It does all…

  • Field Guide: City Heights and the Mayor’s Race, Part V

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX The Candidates: Carl DeMaio Current Job: City Councilman representing District 5 Political Affiliation: Republican Endorsement: Engineering and General Contractors Association Known For: Outspoken…