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Fresh funding advances SF Bay ferries closer to electric-powered future
Battery-powered ferryboats will expel zero emissions during operation and carry up to 300 passengers.Read More
Muni receives $30 million boost for charging new battery-powered buses
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is receiving a federal grant that will aid the transit agency in preparing two Muni bus facilities for charging battery-electric buses. Officials with...Read More
State drops public transit mask requirement, Bay Area agencies follow
The California Department of Health Wednesday dropped its public transportation mask requirement. Bay Area transit agencies quickly followed.Read More
BART gets $1.2 billion grant to increase Transbay Tube capacity
BART is getting an injection of funds from the Federal Transit Administration so the agency can purchase additional railcars and run more trains through the Transbay Tube during peak...Read More
Alameda Ferry Terminal gets $4.4 grant boost to refurbish facility
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $4.4 million grant to refurbish the Alameda Ferry Terminal, officials said Friday. The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority will...Read More
BART adjusts schedule as new Milpitas, Berryessa stations set to open
Starting Monday, BART will be running on a schedule adjusted for next weekend’s openings of its Milpitas and Berryessa stations. The two stations, opening Saturday, June 13, will mean...Read More
Permanent director takes over Central Subway Project
Before San Francisco’s top transit official leaves his San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency post as director of transportation, Ed Reiskin announced Monday that he chose a permanent program director...Read More
BART secures $300 million in funding to buy trains, build capacity
BART officials announced that the Federal Transit Administration has allocated $300 million to increase capacity on BART.Read More
Grant helps Muni prepare facilities for electrified future
The Federal Transit Administration awarded The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency with a $3.6 million federal grant that will help the agency purchase bus equipment and upgrade bus facilities.Read More
New Muni yard opens after 30 years in the making
San Francisco transit officials celebrated the opening of the new Islais Creek Muni bus yard.Read More
BART floats Clipper cards for low-income riders
BART is attempting to get Clipper cards in the hands of low-income riders before a 50-cent surcharge kicks in.Read More
Trump administration to fund electrified Caltrain
Federal funding that was in limbo earlier this year for a Caltrain electrification project will be approved after all.Read More
Officials press Trump to help electrify Caltrain
Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, is calling for President Donald Trump to release funds from the Federal Transit Administration.Read More
Work begins on Van Ness transit corridor
The first dirt was dug up by construction crews Wednesday, and now the real work begins.Read More
Van Ness BRT nets $75 million in federal grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it has awarded the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency $75 million in grants.Read More
Geary bus rapid transit project hits milestone
The highly-anticipated Geary Bus Rapid Transit project hit a milestone last week.Read More
Driver acquitted in Castro Muni death
A former San Francisco Municipal Railway bus driver was found not guilty of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the 2011 death of Emily Dunn.Read More
Shelter squabble threatens Van Ness BRT
A key federal grant for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project could be in jeopardy.Read More
SFMTA lands grant for new Muni buses
Muni is getting a boost in its supply of motor coaches after receiving grant funds.Read More