Be transported to your favorite destinations without having to deal with the hassle of traffic and parking. “ It’s fast, fun and free!” Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will kick off new summer service on the MST Trolley in Carmel Saturday, July 4, 2009. The Carmel Trolley will operate on weekends only including the Labor Day holiday through Monday, September 7, 2009. The Trolley will circulate the city departing every 30 minutes from 10 AM to 6 PM stopping at destinations including Carmel Beach, Sunset Center, Carmel Mission and numerous stops throughout the downtown area.

The Victorian-style trolley is designed to capture the look and feel of an authentic turn-of-the-century streetcar. The 27-passenger coach boasts numerous modern features; wheelchair accessibility using vehicle-mounted electric lifts, “kneeling bus” capabilities to make boarding easier, “Smart Bus” AVL/GPS technology to continuously track location of vehicles via satellite and security cameras to provide added safety for passengers and coach operators.

Funded by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the partnership creates an opportunity for visitors and locals to receive free transportation service without worrying about parking and traffic while also reducing traffic congestion and fuel emissions.

For more information call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.

View PDF of Carmel Trolley brochure