Monterey-Salinas Transit

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    Bike Buzz: Summer 2026

    Save the Dates: Autumn 2026 Big Sur is again impacted by wildfires this year, including the Timber Fire since August 9—as of September 11, total of 25,380 acres, 27% containment; and since August 27, the Plaskett Fire, 79% containment. Details on evacuations, Highway 1 and other road closures, and more: (https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/incident-archive/2026-timber-fire). This came on the…

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    Monterey-Salinas Transit’s Summer Trolley Service

    The Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Monterey Trolley service for summer 2026 will begin on Saturday, May 23, and will operate daily from 10 AM to 6 PM through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Whether you plan to use an MST trolley or a large or small MST bus, please refer to Bicycling Monterey’s tips: /monterey-salinas-transit-and-beyond-tips-for-people-who-bike.html For…

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    Monterey Bay coastal trail — partial closure and access map

    In addition to the info below, published 12/13/25, you may also be interested in a 1/15/26 article by Celia Jiménez in Monterey County Now: https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/two-construction-projects-along-highway-1-in-marina-lead-to-challenges-for-cyclists/article_7f5ae5aa-148e-4210-8970-496bea04d8a7.html.  A portion of Monterey County’s section of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail is affected by the following. The information below was provided by Ikuyo Yoneda-Lopez of Monterey-Salinas Transit on…

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    Free MST fares on Election Day, Nov 5, 2024

    MONTEREY COUNTY and beyond, systemwide: On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Monterey-Salinas Transit will be providing free fares. MST’s press release states: “We understand that transportation can often be a barrier for many in our community, making it difficult to access polling locations. In an effort to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote,…

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    Monterey-Salinas Transit: What to do if bike racks on buses are full, and other MST tips

    Short link to this post: https://bit.ly/BikeMST Monterey-Salinas Transit is a popular bike-and-ride option for reaching various locations throughout Monterey County—and thanks to MST’s Transit Connections, for reaching some out-of-county locations as well. There are bike-loading racks on all MST large and small buses, with the exception of MST’s ADA Paratransit (RIDES) buses. All MST trolleys…

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    June 1-Aug 31: Summer Youth GoPass from Monterey-Salinas Transit – Plus tips for taking your bike aboard MST

    Combine two wheels with an MST Summer Youth GoPass, and kids 18 and under can get all over Monterey County. Get tips for youth bike-and-riders, and concerned parents, to help them more safely expand their summertime territory.

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