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San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Caltrain to close stations if transit tax doesn't pass

Caltrain will significantly reduce services if a Bay Area sales tax fails, potentially leading to station closures and operational shutdowns.
#public-transit
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso's Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality - Streetsblog New York City

Public transit funding must be prioritized to address New York City's transportation and equity issues.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
#transit-funding
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
1 day ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
12 minutes ago

Dodger Stadium Metro express makes change to route

Dodger Stadium Express offers free transportation to games, accessible from Union Station and South Bay stations, with service details for 2026.
California
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

$2.5 million bridge over Highway 101 planned in Northern California

$2.5 million in federal funds will be used to design and build a pedestrian bridge over Highway 101 on tribal lands in California.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 hours ago

Proposed IBX Will Dramatically Reduce Emissions, MTA Says

The MTA is engaging the public for the IBX light rail project, aiming to reduce vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions in Brooklyn and Queens.
Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
16 hours ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
19 hours ago

Man, woman found dead Sunday in Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Police and firefighters first went to the southern end of Aquatic Park shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday after a caller reported a possible dead person in a car.
East Bay (California)
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Drawing a line: As Amtrak brings Metro-North track access fight to court, MTA calls claim of passenger service cutbacks a distraction' | amNewYork

Amtrak plans to cut passenger service due to access issues with MTA's Bronx tracks affecting the Penn Access project.
SF food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

From Mocktail to Mission: Drinking to a Greener San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

April is Earth Month, highlighting businesses like Mission Rock Resort that prioritize sustainability year-round and are certified by the San Francisco Green Business Program.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
#california
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

CA to open 3 new state parks and expand others, including in Bay Area: Here's where

California is expanding its state parks system significantly, adding new parks and increasing existing park sizes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

CA to open 3 new state parks and expand others, including in Bay Area: Here's where

California is expanding its state parks system significantly, adding new parks and increasing existing park sizes.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Major repair work on San Francisco's 19th Avenue this weekend: What to know about closures

19th Avenue in San Francisco will undergo a 70-hour closure for repaving, impacting traffic significantly over three weekends.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

From May 2 to May 4, service will be suspended on the Braintree branch from Broadway to Quincy Center. During this closure, free shuttle buses will operate between Broadway and Quincy Center.
Boston
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Jamaica LIRR Station is getting a makeover, and transit officials want to hear from passengers | amNewYork

Planning stages for Jamaica Station redesign begin with public outreach for commuter feedback.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Proposed SFMTA Budget Includes Slightly Raised Muni Fares and Parking Fines

SFMTA's budget proposal includes fare increases and funding strategies to address projected deficits and stabilize finances.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Rockridge Trader Joe's Could Be Redeveloped as Senior Living Towers

Align Real Estate proposes a large senior living development at the Rockridge Trader Joe's site in Oakland, featuring two high-rise towers.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

2 bicyclists hit by Daly City police car; 1 taken to hospital in serious condition, officials say

The accident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Velasco Avenue and Accaia Street, involving a police vehicle and two cyclists.
California
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Equipment problem on BART train in SF causing major delays, agency says

BART train delays are caused by an equipment problem, affecting service between 24th Street Mission and Embarcadero.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Humpday Headlines: BART Sees Early Morning Disruption From Disabled Train

BART service was disrupted due to a disabled train, but regular service resumed by 6:45 am.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Disabled BART train in Oakland, equipment issue causing major delays systemwide, agency says

BART is experiencing major systemwide delays due to equipment problems and a disabled train.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Crash Involving Muni Bus and Car Sends Four to Hospital

A Muni bus collided with a car in the Mission District, injuring four people, including three bus passengers and the car driver.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

My new favorite San Francisco bike ride is to SFO

Biking to San Francisco International Airport is a viable and enjoyable option for travelers.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Mountain View council approves public drinking zone downtown - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas during city events to enhance downtown liveliness for the FIFA World Cup.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 days ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Kaiser Has Plans For Big New Hospital at Geary and Divis

The new 14-story Kaiser hospital, which would rise across Geary Boulevard from the existing one, would have an expanded emergency room, 300 private in-patient beds, and about 623,000 total square feet.
Mission District
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bay Area transit agencies are seeing ridership climb as gas prices rise, weather improves

Bay Area transit agencies are experiencing a significant increase in ridership, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SF SoMa businesses say weekend Caltrans roadwork on I-80 chased customers away: 'Kind of slow'

Eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is closed for repaving, causing detours and reduced business for local shops.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Walk from Lake Merritt to the Ferry Building? Bay Skyway path could connect Oakland and SF

John Goodwin, the communications director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that the West span path part of the project is 'effectively paused' in the early planning stage, with the soonest work advancing in 2027.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Take the Train to the Super Bowl - Streetsblog San Francisco

VTA expects 25,000 riders for the Super Bowl, urges using the transit app and day passes; security measures alter service and bike lockers deactivated.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Inefficient BART must cut service, OT before asking for cash

BART faces financial challenges due to high employee compensation and overtime costs, requiring service reductions and efficiency improvements to address the deficit.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California county considers adopting costliest transit ride in the state

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System faces a roughly $500 million funding gap over the next four years, but it's not due to diminishing services. Regional riders are enthusiastic about the transit system - it has one of the fastest growing riderships in the country and ranks third for the number of passenger trips and passenger miles in California. However, like other major transit agencies such as BART, the MTS kept things moving after the pandemic through one-time emergency funds from federal and state subsidies.
California
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Eyes on the Street: Shrinking the Gap Between Fruitvale BART and the Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

Eastern Alameda construction will add a roundabout, safer bike/ped lead-up, and an off-street trail connection, but the Fruitvale/Miller Sweeney bridge gap remains.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The rise and fall of the Bay Area's streetcar transit system

The Key System streetcar network served the East Bay and declined amid real-estate schemes, suburbanization, rise of automobiles, and contested corporate influence.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Clipper 2.0 off to a rocky start

The Clipper system serves BART, AC Transit, and 22 other Bay Area transit systems, with more than 1.2 million cards in use in December 2025, the last month for which Clipper data is available. Since the Clipper Card upgrade rolled out on December 10, users have been venting to The Oaklandside. Some people have said they've been unable to access the digital cash balance they had before the upgrade; others have said their cards became inoperable or they had difficulty adding money to them.
East Bay (California)
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground

West Oakland redevelopment begins with 240 affordable units; San Francisco schools closed amid strike talks; arrests in child exploitation sting; Schumer warns of constitutional crisis.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

BART Service Restored After Melting Down, Yet Again, Between Oakland and San Francisco

BART experienced a 40-minute service halt Thursday morning due to a communication equipment problem affecting transbay and San Francisco tunnel service.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

BART loses service through Transbay Tube, downtown San Francisco

A computer network hardware failure disrupted BART service across multiple lines Thursday morning, affecting Transbay Tube and downtown San Francisco routes until repairs were completed by 9:15 a.m.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

BART approves 'worst-case scenario' budget plan if it doesn't secure additional funding

BART board approved a worst-case budget plan involving closing up to 15 stations, reducing service, and laying off 1,200 employees if additional funding isn't secured to address a $350-400 million structural deficit.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

BART's gates helping prevent fare evasion; 10 train stations could close due to deficit

The doomsday plan includes closing the 10 stations with the lowest ridership. That means closing 20% of its stations, impacting 12% of riders. They include Oakland International Airport, South San Francisco and West Dublin/Pleasanton. "It's a tragedy," said Ed Locker, a BART Rider from Santa Rosa. "Everybody uses BART and has for over 50 years, I think. It would be a real sad thing."
San Francisco
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