Starting in late May and continuing throughout the summer, look out for a new ”Coast Cruiser” shuttling folks up and down along the beach corridor, from Leucadia, CA to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA.

Approved by the Encinitas council last May (2008), it was agreed that the launch of the minibus would be postponed until summer of 2009.  We’re almost there! 

The intention of the delay was to provide more time to seek additional grants and sponsorships to offset the operational expenses, and apparently, the Leucadia 101 MainStreet Association, who has primarily been responsible for seeking grants and administering the pilot project, has succeeded in raising the funds.  The cost of a ride will only be $1, and weekend passes will also be available, so, folks, please take advantage of it!  Grab your surfboard and hop on!  Service will be hourly on Saturdays and Sundays. 

One particularly cool feature is that the minibus bus will run on vegetable oil donated by local restaurants, so you’re really reducing the carbon footprint by leaving your car at home!

I’ve whined before about the lack of public transport, so I, for one, will sit back and enjoy the ride!