After months of planning, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) bus service will soon begin service at the Presidio of Monterey. Line 78 Presidio - Pacific Grove will begin as a demonstration line this Monday.

“We have developed nine express routes to serve commuters traveling to the Presidio of Monterey for work or school. We are excited to launch Line 78 as a demonstration now, with the other eight routes starting July 6.” said Planning Manager, Mike Gallant.

The new express bus routes will be open to the general public; however if a passenger desires access onto the Presidio of Monterey military installation, they will be required to display official military or DOD-civilian identification card/badge.

The new Presidio of Monterey bus services are funded entirely by the Federal Mass Transit Benefit/Transportation Incentive program (TIP) through the Department of Transportation.

Presidio of Monterey routes beginning July 6 include:

Line 71 Presidio - Marina Express
Line 72 Presidio - N. Salinas Express
Line 73 Presidio - Prunedale Express
Line 74 Presidio - Preston Park Express
Line 75 Presidio - Marshall Park Express
Line 76 Presidio - Stilwell Park Express
Line 77 Presidio - Seaside
Line 79 Presidio - San Jose Express

For more information, visit www.mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.