Federal Transit Administration

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.

5 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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.

2 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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.…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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.

7 years ago

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.

7 years ago

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.

7 years ago

Work begins on Van Ness transit corridor

The first dirt was dug up by construction crews Wednesday, and now the real work begins.

7 years ago

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.

7 years ago

Geary bus rapid transit project hits milestone

The highly-anticipated Geary Bus Rapid Transit project hit a milestone last week.

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Shelter squabble threatens Van Ness BRT

A key federal grant for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project could be in jeopardy.

9 years ago

SFMTA lands grant for new Muni buses

Muni is getting a boost in its supply of motor coaches after receiving grant funds.

10 years ago

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