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San Francisco

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 days ago

California

Newsom says he's working on Bay Area transit loan deal but details being hashed out in secret

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.

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3 days ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Eviction Interrupted, Sorcery Cider, and Will the Dems EVER Pass a Transpo Package?

GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)

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5 days ago

Street View: The Band-Aid Bill

Oregon's transportation funding bill faces delays, sharp Republican criticism, widespread public opposition, and has been significantly scaled back from earlier, larger proposals pending a key Senate vote.

1 week ago

Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Transportation Package on Hold, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

Support requested for Portland's local journalism; local news covers hot weather, a delayed transportation vote from a senator's health issue, and new state park fees.

Portland

1 week ago

Good Morning, News: A (Small and Necessary) Fee Increase at Oregon State Parks, Slow Down in Lake Oswego, and Donald Trump is Still Alive

Portland's local journalism and events rely on reader support; state legislative voting is delayed and some Oregon state parks will begin charging day-use parking fees.

fromFast Company

1 week ago

Hawaii's EV owners are required to pay road usage charges, and this state could be next

Oregon may mandate an EV pay-per-mile road usage charge to address a $300 million transportation funding shortfall, phasing in from 2027 to 2028.

2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: ODOT Starts Rose Quarter Construction, Flag Burners Beware, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer Wants to Sell Portland Out

ODOT began the first phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter project amid statewide transportation funding concerns, with a small $75 million start and total costs exceeding $2 billion.

2 weeks ago

Despite State Transportation Funding Crisis, Construction Begins on I-5 Rose Quarter Project

ODOT began I-5 Rose Quarter construction quietly amid a statewide transportation funding crisis and growing scrutiny of the agency's fiscal decisions.

Silicon Valley

fromSan Jose Spotlight

3 weeks ago

Can Silicon Valley express lanes end traffic congestion? - San Jose Spotlight

VTA aims to enhance revenues from express lanes while advocates propose focusing on public transit to save costs.

#public-transit

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco

VTA board votes to join regional sales tax measure

Public health

TriMet Announces Major Service Cuts Starting This Fall

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco

VTA board votes to join regional sales tax measure

Public health

TriMet Announces Major Service Cuts Starting This Fall

Trump's Transportation 'Funding Freeze' Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says - Streetsblog USA

Trump administration funding freeze threatens U.S. transportation future and reveals serious funding vulnerabilities.

Amid Statewide Funding Crisis, Portland Looks to New Transportation Revenue Streams

Portland's transportation system faces a critical funding crisis due to failed funding streams and increased dependency on unsustainable sources.

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State and Federal Losses Stack Up for ODOT's I-5 Rose Quarter Plan

ODOT is in financial turmoil, forcing layoffs and service cuts, yet continues with the $2.1 billion Rose Quarter expansion plan.

Talking Headways Podcast: Localities Subsidize the State DOT - Streetsblog USA

Greater local funding through regional block grants can enhance collaboration on infrastructure.

San Francisco

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Opinion: VTA should abandon $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension that's already out of date

Consider re-evaluating the $12.75 billion BART extension project due to funding uncertainties and exploring modern transit solutions instead.

California

fromThe Mercury News

California's gas tax kicks in: How much more will drivers pay at the pump?

California gasoline excise tax increased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon as mandated by Senate Bill 1.

Caltrans Admitted the Highway 37 Widening Would be Underwater. Why Bother Deleting the Internet Presentation That Admits It? - Streetsblog California

Caltrans deleted a key presentation on Highway 37 road widening a week before a critical funding vote, raising concerns about transparency.

Last Year's Cuts to Active Transportation Now the Norm in State Budget - Streetsblog California

California's Active Transportation Program struggles for funding despite high demand, highlighting a lack of recognition from state leadership.

from24/7 Wall St.

Avoid These States with the Highest Gas Tax

House Bill 2025 proposes new taxes, including a gas tax increase, to address Oregon's transportation budget shortfall.

SF politics

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump administration sees 'no viable path' forward to finish high-speed rail project, moves to pull federal funding

California's high-speed rail project faces loss of $4 billion in federal funding due to budget shortfalls and missed deadlines.

One Structural Change Could Shift Everything About How Transportation Works in America - Streetsblog USA

Advocates propose reallocating federal transportation funds directly to regional governments to better meet local transportation needs.

#congestion-pricing

NYC politics

Congestion pricing brings in $215 million for MTA so far in 2025

NYC politics

Public advocate releases four-month review of congestion pricing in NYC

fromNew York Post

NYC politics

Trump's bid to end NYC congestion pricing temporarily blocked by federal judge - here's how long ruling will hold

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC politics

Budget Passes in Albany, But First, GOP Whines About Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City

Suburban lawmakers are opposed to congestion pricing despite its effectiveness, as drivers increasingly support it.

NYC politics

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.

Congestion pricing brings in $215 million for MTA so far in 2025

Congestion pricing generated $215.7 million in 2025, crucial for funding public transportation improvements

Public advocate releases four-month review of congestion pricing in NYC

Congestion pricing implemented in NYC shows significant traffic reductions and overall positive outcomes, reinforcing its necessity amidst federal disputes.

fromNew York Post

Trump's bid to end NYC congestion pricing temporarily blocked by federal judge - here's how long ruling will hold

A federal judge has temporarily prevented the Trump administration from ending Manhattan's congestion pricing program.

NYC politics

Budget Passes in Albany, But First, GOP Whines About Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.

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Letitia James files lawsuit against US DOT over federal transportation funding

New York AG Letitia James leads legal action against the Trump administration over unlawful transportation funding tied to immigration enforcement.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The administration is attempting to seize Congress's power of the purse - this time at the expense of immigrant communities and vital infrastructure projects.

NYC politics

Highway Shakedown: How Local Road Users Are Subsidizing State Highway Investments - Streetsblog San Francisco

Local governments are disproportionately underfunded compared to their contribution to road maintenance and usage.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle