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The current public transit service is provided by 9 scheduled bus operations, 12 demand-responsive systems, the Coaster express rail service, and the San Diego Trolley. The region's transit systems provide about 33 million miles of annual transit service, carrying over 70 million total annual passengers.
SANDAG provides funding administration and planning for public transit in the San Diego region. It shares public transit planning and decision-making responsibilities with several agencies: the California Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Transit System, the North County Transit District (NCTD) and other transit operators.
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 | Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project |
| | This 11-mile transit project will extend the San Diego Trolley from the Old Town Transit Center to UCSD and University City. |
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| SuperLoop |
| | The SuperLoop is a two-way circular transit system that will serve the North University City area of San Diego. Interim service to nine bus stops starts June 15. |
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| Smart Parking Research Pilot Project |
| | SANDAG, Caltrans, NCTD, and FHWA are jointly working on the implementation of QuickPark, a Smart Parking Research Pilot Project at selected COASTER stations to utilize modern technologies to deliver an effective parking management system. |
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| Transit Impediments Study |
| | This study summarizes both financial and ridership impediments to maintaining long-term transit service levels throughout San Diego County. |
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| Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor |
| | The coastal rail corridor is the focus of efforts by the coastal rail and planning agencies, Caltrans, and the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, all of which seek to increase corridor ridership, revenue, capacity, reliability, and safety. |
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| Mid-City Rapid Bus |
| | The Mid-City Rapid Bus project includes the design and implementation of a ten-mile, high-speed, limited-stop service between San Diego State University and downtown San Diego along El Cajon and Park Boulevards. |
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| Escondido Rapid Bus Project |
| | Creating a “rapid bus” connection between the Escondido Transit Center, downtown and south Escondido, and Westfield Shoppingtown Escondido. |
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| South Bay Bus Rapid Transit |
| | This innovative Bus Rapid Transit project is part of a comprehensive multi-modal transit network.
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| Transportation Development Act Administration |
| | Transportation Development Act Administration funds are allocated to programs that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of local transit systems. |
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| Regional Transit Fare Ordinance |
| | SANDAG is responsible for developing a Regional Fare Policy, including setting fares for transit services in the region through a Comprehensive Fare Ordinance. |
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| Coordinated Plan |
| | The Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan proposes how the region should balance the short term needs of maintaining and optimizing existing transit services, while beginning to implement the long term transit vision identified in the Regional Transportation Plan. |
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| Fare Facts - Information on Public Transit Fares |
| | SANDAG is responsible for overseeing the regional transit fare structure, and produces Fare Facts to serve as a helpful guide to fare information for all NCTD and MTS services. |
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| Buses on Shoulders Demonstration Project |
| | This innovative, one-year demonstration project will allow MTS route 960 to drive on the freeway shoulder from I-805 and Nobel Drive to SR 52 and Kearny Villa Road during morning and evening rush hours. |
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| Assistance To Transit Operations and Planning |
| | SANDAG conducts research and provides technical support to the region's transit operators to help them provide better, more reliable service. |
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| Transit First |
| | The Transit First strategy outlines a program for increasing transit service and facilities in the region. |
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| Intelligent Transportation Systems |
| | The cornerstone of the region's ITS Strategy is the development of a network that connects the region's local transportation management centers. |
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| High-Speed Rail Plan |
| | Planning for commuter, intercity, and high-speed rail efforts for the San Diego region. |
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| Downtown Comprehensive Transit Study |
| | The Downtown Comprehensive Transit Study (DCTS) is one of several subregional studies underway to implement the Transit First strategy which encourages people to choose transit for their daily travel needs. |
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| The SPRINTER |
| | This TransNet-funded 22-mile light rail transit line runs between Oceanside and Escondido along the SR 78 corridor. |
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| Green Line Trolley |
| | Construction is finished on this 6-mile extension from Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley to San Diego State University and on to La Mesa. |
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