Increase Safe, Convenient, and Enjoyable Transit Use | Climate Action Plan

MTS bus picking up commuters at a SuperLoop stop

Measure

MLU-3.2. Increase Safe, Convenient, and Enjoyable Transit Use

2030 Target

10% transit mode share of all San Diego residents’ trips

2035 Target

15% transit mode share of all San Diego residents’ trips

2030 GHG Reduction

(MT CO2e) 162,866

2035 GHG Reduction

(MT CO2e) 234,351

Community benefits & burdens

Medium

Community empowerment

Medium

Addresses historical disparity

Medium

Stakeholder acceptability

Medium

Technical feasibility

Medium

Ease of implementation

Medium

Financial viability

Medium

Mainstreaming potential

Medium

Image: City of San Diego

Core Benefits

Core benefits of this measure are Jobs and Economy, Resiliency, Air Quality, and Public Health

Introduction

Public transit systems, such as buses and trolleys, emit significantly fewer greenhouse gases per passenger mile compared to private vehicles. Additionally, promoting transit usage helps alleviate traffic congestion and reduces the need for sprawling infrastructure, ultimately leading to more sustainable and livable cities. This measure contains actions meant to encourage San Diegans to replace some of their car trips with a trip by bus or trolley.

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Measuring Success

The indicator below shows the modeled percentage of average weekday trips taken by City residents that are completed by taking public transit. Click on the indicator title for more information, including goals and progress over time.

MLU-3.2. Increase Safe, Convenient, and Enjoyable Transit Use

2030 Target

2035 Target

2030 GHG Reduction

2035 GHG Reduction

Community benefits & burdens

Community empowerment

Addresses historical disparity

Stakeholder acceptability

Technical feasibility

Ease of implementation

Financial viability

Mainstreaming potential

Core Benefits

Introduction

Measuring Success

Indicators

Transportation - Mode Share (Commute to Work)

Core Benefits

Introduction

Measuring Success

Indicators

Transportation - Mode Share (Commute to Work)