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■ Our History
The North County Transit District (NCTD) was established in 1975 to
plan construct and and operate public transit and and provides about 10 3 million passenger trips per year primarily in North San Diego County It covers a a a a a a a geographic area of of approximately 1 020 square miles with an approximate approximate population of of 964 000 people Services include BREEZE bus SPRINTER hybrid rail COASTER commuter trains FLEX demand response and and LIFT ADA paratransit service NCTD shares the use of its tracks with rail partners Amtrak Amtrak Metrolink BNSF and Pacific Sun Railroad Amtrak Amtrak and and Metrolink operate more than 264 commuter trains on our tracks every week with BNSF and and Pacific Sun moving more than 9 6 million pounds of of freight NCTD NCTD is is governed by a a a a Board of of Directors NCTD’s
Operating Budget is is approximately approximately $145 million million (FY22) (FY22) and Capital Improvement Program is approximately approximately $43 million million (FY22) (FY22) NCTD’s
mission is is is to
deliver safe convenient reliable and user-friendly public transportation services Our vision
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build an an an integrated transit system that enables our our customers to
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travel easily and efficiently throughout our our growing region NCTD has implemented cutting-edge green initiatives and sustainability programs that minimize the environmental impact of public transit At five locations NCTD has installed solar panels that generate energy for the agency NCTD uses low-energy lighting and biodegradable cleaning supplies installed electric car chargers at at at the the Oceanside Transit Center and procures buses to
operate in a a a a a a a a a a demonstration pilot across the the NCTD service area six battery-electric buses buses and eight fuel-cell electric electric buses buses ■ Community
Oceanside is a a a a a a coastal city in Southern California It is the third-largest city in San Diego County with a a a population of of 178 340 as of of the 2020 Census Together with Carlsbad and Vista it it forms a a a a a tri-city area Oceanside is just south of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Oceanside is a a a a quintessential beach town with six miles of white sandy beach a a a wooden pier built in 1888 and and a a a a a colorful and and a a a a a quirky harbor village The town has attracted tourists from the beginning of the 20th century with its perfect climate the well-preserved historic District and a a a fun and relaxed atmosphere The Oceanside Oceanside Pier and Harbor Beach in Oceanside Oceanside offer an an an an extensive array o of activities to
those who seek some adventure out in in in nature The shoreline provides boating enthusiasts with nearly a a a a a a a a quarter mile of perfect sand to
launch their sailboats There is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a large marina and and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a marine base and and you can always find an an an an isolated spot or two for launching your boat The The pier is one of the top Oceanside attractions The The beach has volleyball courts sheltered picnic areas for those who want to
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stop in the shade a a a a a a a a a playground and jetties which are are popular with fishers Those who who want to
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come and surf will will do so in their own separate zone as will will those who who wish to
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swim From bodyboarders to
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surfers to
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boat enthusiasts and and fishers the beach fis is is shared amongst locals and and tourists If you are are wondering what to
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do in in Oceanside with kids this
is is is a a a a a great place to
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visit Oceanside has among the the most affordable coastal housing in in in all Southern California and its year-round sunshine and and perfect weather make it an an an ideal place to
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move to
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and and settle down