The Point: RCTC helps Beaumont residents enjoy a fun and educational train ride to a baseball game
Baseball, hot dogs, and trains, there’s no better combo! Spirits were high as Beaumont residents stepped on board Metrolink for a day at Dodger Stadium. On April 30, RCTC partnered with Beaumont Transit to take residents on a fun-filled adventure through the Metrolink system. This excursion is part of RCTC’s commitment to providing fun, efficient, and cost-effective transit options that enhance mobility across the region.
RCTC met with residents of Beaumont at the San Bernardino Transit Center, where the group received a presentation on rail safety and how to ride Metrolink. From there, they boarded the train to Los Angeles Union Station and transferred to the Dodger Stadium Express for the final leg of their journey. For some residents, it was their first time riding local transit, and their first visit to the iconic ballpark. This trip was more than just a baseball outing; it was a hands-on introduction to using public transportation, giving riders insight into how Metrolink can support their travel needs.
This trip is just one of many Metrolink excursions RCTC has organized over the past year. In addition to community trips, RCTC coordinated several excursions with high schools across Riverside County to provide youth with a fun and educational transportation experience. Earlier this year, students from Eleanor Roosevelt, Santiago, Corona, and Norco High Schools took a trip with Metrolink from Corona to downtown Riverside. RCTC provided a hands-on opportunity to 60 students to learn how to navigate and enjoy public transportation, including how to read schedules, locate platforms, and understand safety signage. This exercise blends education with real-world experience, helping students build confidence in using transit independently.
Encouraging transit education and providing meaningful experiences helps shape the future generation of riders – empowering them to explore their region through new modes of travel.
Group excursions with Metrolink offer a great way to introduce students and residents to the benefits of public transit. RCTC works closely with Metrolink to ensure these trips are safe, educational, and enjoyable for all participants. To learn how you can take your class, club, or group on a Metrolink excursion, please contact us.