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Dump the Pump (June 17 & 18, 2009)
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 In these tough economic times everyone is looking to save wherever they can. The North County Transit District (NCTD) and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), along with other transit systems across the country, will celebrate the fourth annual National Dump the Pump day on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Supporters of public transit can visit the NCTD booth at these locations and pledge to "dump the pump" to receive a button that declares "I Dumped the Pump for Transit" and receive a free SPRINTER/BREEZE Day Pass (while supplies last).
Wednesday, June 17:
San Marcos Farmer's Market
Located at Cal State San Marcos, parking lot B near Craven Circle
3pm to 7pm
Thursday, June 18:
Oceanside Farmer's Market
Located
on Pier View Way between Coast Highway and Ditmar Street
9am to 1pm
Oceanside Sunset Market
Located near Pier View Way and N. Tremont Street
5pm to 9pm
The day is designed to encourage people to get out of their cars and ride public transportation to raise awareness of the financial benefits of transit. Public transportation has the ability to save people money, conserve gasoline, and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. Consider these benefits (source: APTA):
- Public transit is the responsible environmental choice: individuals switching to public transportation can reduce individual carbon emissions by 20 pounds per day or 4,800 pounds per year.
- Public transit simulates the economy and creates green jobs: for every $1 invested in public transit, $6 is generated in economic returns.
- Public transit reduces our dependence on foreign oil, saving 900,000 automobile fill-ups each day - 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline per year.
- Public transit reduces traffic congestion, travel time and stress - it expands opportunities and transportation choices for people from all walks of life.
NCTD Ambassadors will also be volunteering at several stations to thank passengers for riding and to hand out "I Dumped the Pump for Transit" stickers.
Catch the BREEZE bus to San Diego County Fair!
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 BREEZE Shuttle buses serve the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar
Fairgrounds from June 12 - July 5 (fair closed June 15 & 22)
Don't throw away your money on high gas prices this summer - take the
Fairgrounds Shuttle from the Solana Beach COASTER Station (Route 401) or from
the Escondido Transit Center (Route 408) and receive a $1.75 discount* off the
price of regular Fair admission.
From Escondido - Route 408
Take advantage of the ample parking options at the Escondido Transit Center and hop aboard
the hourly BREEZE Fairgrounds Shuttle. The first trip from the Escondido Transit Center departs
at 9:45 a.m. and leaves every hour, with the last trip of the day at 9:45 p.m. The trip takes 45
minutes and will drop you off near the Fair's West Gate entrance (in the Fair's Fun zone). Return
trips to Escondido leave the Fairgrounds at 10:45 a.m. and every hour until the last trip at 10:45
p.m.
From Solana Beach - Route 401
This shuttle runs until midnight from the Solana Beach train station to the Fairgrounds! Catch
the BREEZE Fairgrounds Shuttle in front of the COASTER station located north of Lomas Santa Fe
on N. Cedros Avenue. Shuttles leave approximately every 20-25 minutes and will drop you off
near the Fair's West Gate entrance (in the Fair's Fun zone). The first shuttle leaves the Solana
Beach COASTER station at 9:35 a.m. and runs until 12:05 a.m. The last trip from the Fair's West
Gate leaves at 12:12 a.m. for the return trip to the station.
From the COASTER
A relaxing train ride is a perfect way to experience North County's coastline and to beat the
traffic on Interstate-5 as well. Take the COASTER to the Solana Beach COASTER station and then
catch the BREEZE Fairgrounds Shuttle (route 401). You can get to the fair in under 40 minutes
from the Oceanside Transit Center. Please note the COASTER does not operate on Sundays.
Service on the Shuttles is provided every day the Fair is open. Fares are $5 for a
regular day pass; $2.25 senior/disabled day pass, or use your COASTER ticket to
ride the shuttle for free!
*To receive a $1.75 discount on regular Fair admission, present any of the following at the ticket window at the
West Gate only: current COASTER monthly pass; COASTER ticket validated (time stamped) with current day;
BREEZE regular or senior/disabled Day Pass for the current day; current BREEZE monthly pass or current San
Diego Regional monthly passes which include Senior/Disabled and Youth passes. Discount admission cannot be
combined with any other admission discount; one discount per passenger ticket or pass.
PADRES Express Buses
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North County Transit District's BREEZE buses provide inland Express Bus service to all Friday, Saturday and Sunday Padres home games. Express Buses pick up passengers at Park & Ride lots, travel from Escondido via I-15 down to PETCO Park and back after the game.
Express Bus Inland Route Departure Locations and Times
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Padres games ONLY
| I-15 & Inland Route Departures |
Hours and minutes prior to
game time buses depart |
Escondido Transit Center
796 W. Valley Parkway,
Escondido, CA 92025
View Google Map |
1:55 |
Felicita Plaza
1785 S Escondido Blvd.,
Escondido, CA 92025
1 mi east of I-15 (Felicita Plz Shop Ctr)
View Google Map |
1:45 |
North County Fair
on Beethoven at Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92029
View Google Map |
1:30 |
Arrive at PETCO Park
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About 40 minutes before game |
| Buses depart 45 minutes after the last out for return trip. |
Fares for PADRES Express Busses
| Fares |
Round-trip |
One-way |
| Basic Fare |
$ 12.00 |
$ 6.00 |
| Youth (12 and under) |
$ 4.00 |
$ 2.00 |
Fare boxes take cash only and exact change is required. They accept $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills. Regional or NCTD passes, trip tickets or reduced fares are not accepted. In addition, those carrying a disabled ID or Medicare card must pay full fare.
Note: No open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages permitted on NCTD Express Buses in accordance with California Vehicle Code sections 23221, 23223 and PUC section 5353(e).
Coastal Express Buses no longer operate along the I-5 corridor; however the COASTER train is conveniently scheduled to serve every home Padres game in 2009.
 Visit COASTER > Schedules & Maps to view departure times.
CHARGERS Express Buses
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2008 BREEZE CHARGERS Express Busses will resume service for all remaining Sunday CHARGERS home games beginning October 12. NCTD will again provide service from inland and coastal locations traveling from Oceanside via I-5 and Escondido via I-15 to Qualcomm Stadium.
Schedule from Oceanside via I-5 to Qualcomm Stadium
| I-5 Coastal Route Departures |
Hours and minutes prior to
game time buses depart |
| Oceanside Transit Center |
2:15 |
| Plaza Camino Real (near Sears) |
2:00 |
| La Costa Park & Ride |
1:40 |
| Birmingham Park & Ride |
1:20 |
| Qualcomm Stadium |
Arrive 40 minutes prior |
Schedule from Escondido via I-15 to Qualcomm Stadium
| I-15 & Inland Route Departure |
Hours and minutes prior to
game time buses depart |
| Escondido Transit Center |
2:00
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| Felicita Plaza (Escondido Blvd.) |
1:50 |
| Beethoven & Bear Valley Pkwy. |
1:35 |
| Qualcomm Stadium |
Arrive 60 minutes prior |
Fares for CHARGERS Express Busses
| Fares |
Round-trip |
One-way |
| Basic Fare |
$ 12.00 |
$ 6.00 |
| Youth (12 and under) |
$ 4.00 |
$ 2.00 |
Buses depart the stadium 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
Senior/Disabled riders must pay full fares.
Fare boxes take cash only and exact change is required. They accept $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills. Regional or NCTD passes, trip tickets or reduced fares are not accepted. Those carrying a disabled ID card must pay full fare.
No open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages wil be allowed in accordance with California Vehicle Code sections 23221, 23223 and PUC section 5353(e).
Please note: Express bus service will NOT be provided on Thursday, December 4 vs. Oakland.
Sprinter/Breeze College Passes
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If you're a college student, you know that every penny counts! Now you can avoid having to pay expensive parking permit fees by taking the BREEZE bus and the SPRINTER to college. Students from Cal State San Marcos, Palomar College and MiraCosta College now have easy access to campus from a nearby SPRINTER station!
Fares and monthly passes (listed below) are the same for the BREEZE bus system and the SPRINTER trains, making it easy to transfer between the two modes. Discounted monthly passes are subject to college requirements, check with your campus.
College Monthly passes offer a great discount and are currently available through the following colleges (fares effective July 1, 2008):
MiraCosta College BREEZE/SPRINTER Monthly Pass: $44
This pass is sold in association with MiraCosta College and the Associated Student Governments -- available the 25th through the 15th of the month, or until passes are sold out, at the Student Account's Office on the main campus. Call (760) 757-2121 x 6835 for specific sales locations. A college student I.D. is required and this campus may require a minimum number of units. Click here for the MiraCosta Public Transportation web site.
BREEZE bus route 302 serves the main MiraCosta College campus and passengers using the SPRINTER have an easy 5 minute BREEZE connection from the Rancho Del Oro station on BREEZE route 319.
Palomar College BREEZE/SPRINTER Monthly Pass: $47
More than six BREEZE routes serve the transit center at Palomar College and now the SPRINTER! Palomar College monthly passes are sold at the Student Affairs Office on the main campus in San Marcos the 25th through the 10th of the month, or until passes are sold out. A college student I.D. is required and this campus may require a minimum number of units. For more information from the Palomar College web site, click here.
Many BREEZE bus routes serve Palomar College in both San Marcos and Escondido. The main campus in San Marcos conveniently has a SPRINTER station located just south of Mission Road.
Cal State San Marcos BREEZE/SPRINTER Monthly Pass: $49
A BREEZE/SPRINTER monthly pass is now available for CSUSM students with valid ID and enrollment verification through the Parking and Commuter Services office (FCB 107). The SPRINTER features an elevated station on the northeast corner of campus. CSUSM also runs a shuttle system that links the station with the heart of campus, from 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (shuttle service provided during the regular school year and summer session).
U. C. San Diego
UCSD offers free rides on BREEZE route 101! UCSD students, faculty and staff can ride route 101 free using their UCSD ID. Passengers must first receive a free bus zone sticker from UCSD's Transportation and Parking Services Department. Then, show the driver your valid UCSD ID with this sticker to get a free ride on BREEZE route 101. Visit parking.ucsd.edu for more information.
Senior Breeze Sprees
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If you're a senior, NCTD wants to move you! NCTD can help you stay mobile and active by giving you safe, reliable and low-cost BREEZE bus service to popular destinations in North County.
Have you ever wanted to try the BREEZE Bus, but just don't know how? The Senior BREEZE Sprees is a month-long campaign that will introduce you to the bus system! If you're a senior (age 60 and over), you can take a free trip on a BREEZE bus during the promotion. The next Senior BREEZE Sprees will take place in spring, 2009, so stay tuned!
How do I participate?
Check in with a participating Senior Center to learn about a fun day trip planned for May. You can sign up for this day trip with your Senior Center. The day trips will take you to a fun destination, such as a casino or a mall, while teaching you how to ride the bus. Our experienced travel trainer will be on hand to personally show you how to read our Rider's Guide, how to catch the BREEZE and how to transfer.
Which Senior Centers participate in the Senior BREEZE Sprees?
Participating Senior Centers are:
- Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., (760) 434-2929
- Del Mar Community Connecitons, (858) 792-7565
- Encinitas Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., (760) 943-2250
- Escondido Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., (760) 839-4688
- Oceanside Senior Citizens Center, 455 Country Club Lane, (760) 435-5250
- San Marcos Joslyn Senior Center, 111 Richmar Ave., (760) 744-5535
- Solana Beach Senior Center, 120 Stevens Ave., (858) 509-2580
- Vista Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr., (760) 639-6160
I've never taken the bus before. How do I learn to use it?
Start by asking your Senior Center for a free BREEZE Day Pass and a How to Ride Guide for Seniors. Then, refer to a BREEZE Rider's Guide or our online route maps and timetables to learn more about our routes and hours of operation.
Travel Training: as part of NCTD's ongoing effort to educate seniors about public transportation, we are pleased to offer a transit training and mobility program. To schedule a presentation or training, please call (760) 966-6561.
Where to go?
BREEZE buses serve most major shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals and cultural event centers. The Day Trip from your Senior Center will show you some of the possible destinations from your home route.
Is there someone who can help me plan my trip or give information about schedules over the phone?
To receive assistance planning your trip, call the region-wide customer information line at 511. There is also an online trip-planning feature available through the regional transit web site Transit.511sd.com for all San Diego County destinations. Timetables and maps for all BREEZE routes are available on the BREEZE schedules web pages.
What are BREEZE bus drivers like?
NCTD's bus operators are knowledgeable about the transit system and trained to be sensitive to your needs. Operators will assist you with questions and fare payment. In addition, operators will announce all major intersections and transfer points along the line.
What are the benefits of using public transit?
Transit allows you to let someone else do the driving and offers convenient transportation to shopping, appointments, restaurants, movies and to handle many of life's tasks. Transit assists in improving environmental quality, reduces traffic congestion and provides transportation options for the entire community. You can feel good about taking public transit!
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