MTS OFFERS EXPANDED TROLLEY SERVICE FOR POINSETTIA BOWL

December 26, 2013 (San Diego) – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) encourages football fans to take advantage of expanded Trolley service Thursday, Dec. 26, to avoid congested traffic when traveling to the San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl game at Qualcomm Stadium.

MTS will operate Green Line Trolley service with 15-minute frequency or better before and after the game to accommodate increased ridership.  Fans are advised to travel early and board between 4 and 5 p.m. to ensure arrival at Qualcomm Stadium in time for pre-game festivities and kick-off at 6:30 p.m.

Fans originating travel on the Blue Line can transfer to the Green Line at the 12th & Imperial Transit Station, and those starting on the Orange Line can transfer at either the Grossmont Center, 12th & Imperial, or Santa Fe Depot stations. 

When traveling by Trolley, riders can take advantage of the free park and ride lots offered at many transit stations.  The lots closest to Qualcomm Stadium typically fill first.  Fans are reminded that the Old Town, Morena/Linda Vista, Hazard Center (Lower Level only), and Grantville are the only stations in Mission Valley with free parking, but space may be limited. Passengers should be aware that most retail and commercial properties in Mission Valley prohibit parking for Trolley riders.  For detailed Trolley schedules and station information, visit www.sdmts.com.

To expedite travel, passengers can purchase Trolley Day Passes in advance on their smartphones using the MTS mTicket app, eliminating the need to stand in ticket lines before boarding a train. Passengers can also purchase multiple tickets on one phone, making it easy to travel in groups. All mTicket holders leaving the game can bypass crowds and leave sooner by using the mTicket Express Lane at the stadium to board departing trains.  Download the app by searching “MTS mTicket” at the App Store or Google Play, or visit www.sdmts.com/mTicket.asp.

Riders can also buy their Day Pass on their Compass Card at any ticket vending machines before boarding. The pass is $5 for current card holders or $7 for passengers without a card.  The additional $2 fee covers the cost of the card and is a one-time fee per card.  Once purchased, keep your Compass Card for future use. 

A commemorative $6 Day Pass and $3 roundtrip ticket for senior/disabled are sold at staffed ticket booths at high-volume stations. The $6 commemorative Day Passes are also sold in advance at the Transit Store at First and Broadway, and at the Chargers Team Store at Qualcomm Stadium, Gate G.