About Us

The Transportation Museum of San Diego and Imperial Counties is a not-for-profit organization formed in 2018 to help preserve the rich ground transportation history of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The Transportation Museum of San Diego and Imperial Counties is a non-profit organization based in San Diego next to the Caltrans District 11 building.

About Caltrans

What is Caltrans? The Department of Transportation of the State of California is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the California State Highway System and that portion of the Interstate Highway System within the state's boundaries.

Our Mission

  • To preserve and interpret the historical story of San Diego’s transportation route

  • Envision the future of regional transportation

  • Foster interesting how mobility decisions impact society

  • Serve diverse communities and environments