Now visitors to Oceanside, especially parents and prospective students to Cal State San Marcos, can travel as easily by train West to East as they can North to South.
Check it out:
See the SPRINTER MAP
North County Transit District - SPRINTER: "About Your New Light Rail System
North County has a new east-west mobility link between Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido: the SPRINTER rail line. This investment in our community is significant; it's one of the largest public works projects this region has seen. The SPRINTER makes North County a nicer place to be, here's why:
The SPRINTER runs 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor effortlessly transporting passengers to work, school, shopping centers and other activities.
Riders have the freedom to read, work or relax as these European-style light rail vehicles sprint to the 15 stations.
With significant population growth coming, we're all worried about congestion and the resulting pollution. The SPRINTER will reduce traffic by eliminating hundreds of cars and will offer North County residents a green alternative.
The predictable, reliable service is easy to use, practical and consumer friendly. It's easy to reach North County's top destinations using the BREEZE bus system, which serves all fifteen stations. Additionally, the COASTER trains connect with the SPRINTER in Oceanside.
The SPRINTER also encourages transit-oriented development in the cities along the route, a prospect that supports the principles of Smart Growth.
Click here to view the new North County Transit Network map.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Bike for Free Along the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside CA
(Image provided by City of Oceanside Web Site)
The San Luis Rey River Trail in Oceanside is now more accessible to visitors and residents alike. Don't have a bike? Didn't bring your bike on vacation? No problem, Dasani Water has provide 20 bikes to the City of Oceanside for your use on the trail. Read more about the progam by visiting: Dasani Blue Bikes and Oceanside
If you want to spend more than just the afternoon or morning riding on the trail, please look into staying here in the city at the beach a little longer. We have many lodging options including beach vacation rentals at North Coast Village at the head of the bike trail.
Pacific Street Bridge Construction Information Oceanside CA
Pacific Street Bridge Construction Update
Work continues on the Pacific Street Bridge and the project is currently on or ahead of schedule. The above link is the spot for current information as well as the 24 hour hotline:
760-599-3739.
For complaints or specific questions the construction manager number is: 760-898-5188.
The City Project Manager is David Toschak 760-435-5106.
The San Luis Rey River will be returned to it's natural state with completion of this project where the causeway and false bridge will be removed. Please bear with the construction, noise, and inconvenience for now.
The construction typically only effects the north and east side of North Coast Village, and not even all of those most of the time. We expect the bulk of the work impacting NCV to be completed before the high summer season of 2008.
The bridge is currently closed and those wishing to reach North Coast Village need to do so via Surfrider Way to Pacific Street. Those staying in some of the north side
Work continues on the Pacific Street Bridge and the project is currently on or ahead of schedule. The above link is the spot for current information as well as the 24 hour hotline:
760-599-3739.
For complaints or specific questions the construction manager number is: 760-898-5188.
The City Project Manager is David Toschak 760-435-5106.
The San Luis Rey River will be returned to it's natural state with completion of this project where the causeway and false bridge will be removed. Please bear with the construction, noise, and inconvenience for now.
The construction typically only effects the north and east side of North Coast Village, and not even all of those most of the time. We expect the bulk of the work impacting NCV to be completed before the high summer season of 2008.
The bridge is currently closed and those wishing to reach North Coast Village need to do so via Surfrider Way to Pacific Street. Those staying in some of the north side
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Pipes, Dredging of Oceanside Harbor to End Shortly - March 8, 2008
Oceanside Harbor is dredged every year as late in spring as possible to prevent dangerous conditions at the mouth of the harbor. The dredging operation for 2008 is nearing completion and pipe removal should begin today.
The sand that is removed from the harbor is moved to Oceanside's south beaches.
For those who only visit in the summer: many of California's beaches undergo dramatic changes in the winter. Our winter storms remove much of our sand, in some cases creating shore front cliffs, and in others depositing rocks and seaweed in what most know as pristine sandy beaches in the summer. Oceanside, and the beach in front of North Coast Village is no exception. During my last storm visit, I walked out the gate of NCV to the sea wall to be struck with a stiff breeze, white caps, and a spectacular array of kelp and rocks and not beach to speak of. I LOVE storms at the beach as much as I love warm sunny days there! That said, we wage a constant battle of man and machine vs nature here in California so you will find bull dozers, back hoes, dredging equipment, beach rakers, and so much more are needed to not only keep our beaches sandy and full, but also to keep our harbor safe.
Enjoy, and rest assured the noise and disruption are nearing completion - just in time for the beach soccer tournament in May!
The sand that is removed from the harbor is moved to Oceanside's south beaches.
For those who only visit in the summer: many of California's beaches undergo dramatic changes in the winter. Our winter storms remove much of our sand, in some cases creating shore front cliffs, and in others depositing rocks and seaweed in what most know as pristine sandy beaches in the summer. Oceanside, and the beach in front of North Coast Village is no exception. During my last storm visit, I walked out the gate of NCV to the sea wall to be struck with a stiff breeze, white caps, and a spectacular array of kelp and rocks and not beach to speak of. I LOVE storms at the beach as much as I love warm sunny days there! That said, we wage a constant battle of man and machine vs nature here in California so you will find bull dozers, back hoes, dredging equipment, beach rakers, and so much more are needed to not only keep our beaches sandy and full, but also to keep our harbor safe.
Enjoy, and rest assured the noise and disruption are nearing completion - just in time for the beach soccer tournament in May!
Oceanside Historical Society to begin History Walks : North County Times - Californian
Oceanside Historical Society to begin History Walks : North County Times - Californian: "It's time for the Oceanside Historical Society's annual meeting and to kick off the return of the group's popular Downtown History Walks.
The annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. April 19 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin St.
The Downtown History Walks are at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month through September. This event is free and participants meet in front of the Oceanside Public Library in the Civic Center, 300 N. Coast Highway.
The walks are usually led by noted historian John Daley, or another member may fill in, including Society President Kristi Hawthorne. For information call the Historical Society at (760) 722-4786 or e-mail: info@OceansideHistoricalSociety.org."
I had no idea these historical walks existed, but I cannot wait to go on one of these. I'm fortunate enough to have met John Daley (Cafe 101) through the Oceanside Tourism Council where he presented on the history of rail travel in Oceanside with a vision for the future. He is a treasure trove of information and great old photos. There's a lot more to Oceanside than the beach - ask me about our newest publication: "102 Things to Do in Oceanside"!
The annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. April 19 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin St.
The Downtown History Walks are at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month through September. This event is free and participants meet in front of the Oceanside Public Library in the Civic Center, 300 N. Coast Highway.
The walks are usually led by noted historian John Daley, or another member may fill in, including Society President Kristi Hawthorne. For information call the Historical Society at (760) 722-4786 or e-mail: info@OceansideHistoricalSociety.org."
I had no idea these historical walks existed, but I cannot wait to go on one of these. I'm fortunate enough to have met John Daley (Cafe 101) through the Oceanside Tourism Council where he presented on the history of rail travel in Oceanside with a vision for the future. He is a treasure trove of information and great old photos. There's a lot more to Oceanside than the beach - ask me about our newest publication: "102 Things to Do in Oceanside"!
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