Estuary coalition works to reduce East Bay urban pollution runoff into SF Bay
The San Francisco Estuary Partnership is working on a project this year to reduce how much polluted water flows into the San Francisco Bay from Oakland, …
Police activity blocks eastbound I-80 lanes in Vallejo
All eastbound lanes are blocked on Interstate Highway 80 at Magazine Street in Vallejo on Monday afternoon due to police activity, according to a tweet …
Bay Area pavement quality improves slightly
The quality of pavement on Bay Area roads held steady in 2018, with a minor improvement to the regional average attributed to projects funded by …
Downtown Berkeley BART moves to Clipper-only sales
BART in Downtown Berkeley became the latest Clipper-only station Tuesday where passengers no longer have the option to purchase legacy magnetic stripe paper tickets at …
BART launches Clipper-only pilot program in Oakland
Starting Monday, riders will no longer be able to purchase magstripe paper tickets at the 19th Street Oakland BART station. The transit agency is moving …
Bridge toll hikes add $9.3 million for commuter parking projects
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission on Wednesday committed $9.3 million from bridge tolls for new commuter parking projects in Alameda County, according to the agency. Bridge …
Officials announce Transbay Transit Center, rooftop park reopens July 1
The San Francisco Transbay Transit Center and its 5.4-acre rooftop public park at the Salesforce building will reopen on July 1, transit officials announced Tuesday. …
Prospective new SFMTA board member touts congestion pricing
Former Executive Director Steve Heminger of the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission will most likely join the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors. …
Steve Heminger appointed to SFMTA board as director search begins
Mayor London Breed has tapped former Metropolitan Transportation Commission Executive director Steve Heminger to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Fix for $2.2 billion transit center to stretch through June
Officials with the Transbay Joint Power Authority announced Friday afternoon that reinforcement of the Salesforce Transit Center bus deck below First Street will begin this …
BART seeks public input on discount to increase affordability
BART is accepting the public’s input on a proposal for a new discount for low-income adult riders.
Marin bike, pedestrian trail receives $10.6 million in funding
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has awarded $10.6 million to the Transportation Authority of Marin for work on the northern segment of the North-South Greenway Project.
Mayors call for help with Salesforce Transit Center fix
London Breed and Libby Schaaf are calling for the Bay Area’s regional transit board to assist with the ongoing investigation of what caused two steel beams to crack at the Salesforce Transit Center.
$10M committed to SF affordable housing
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission committed $10 million Wednesday to establish a loan fund to help nonprofit developers acquire and preserve existing San Francisco Bay Area housing, MTC officials said.
Signs of progress on Richmond-San Rafael third lane
Drivers traveling east on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge between Marin and Contra Costa counties are advised to ignore the green arrows and red Xs on the overhead electronic signs.
Bay Area transit planners seek public input
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has launched an online survey to solicit public input for the agency’s next Public Participation Plan.
Voters to decide on Bay Area bridge toll hike
If approved, the increases would balloon the peak hour toll on the Bay Bridge to $9 by 2025.
BART to offer free Clipper cards to low-income riders
Before a 50-cent surcharge on paper tickets takes effect, BART is offering some relief.
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.
Grant approved for Novato SMART station
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission on Wednesday approved an additional $500,000 for construction of a downtown Novato station for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit.
Muni seeks to fix faulty ridership numbers
A new audit finds devices used to count passengers on Muni buses have not been working properly for at least two years.
Muni pressures cash riders toward Clipper
The SFMTA is stepping up efforts to wean Muni riders off paying cash for single rides.
‘AllNighter’ campaign targets transit night owls
A new transportation campaign is aimed at the Bay Area’s late-night workers and early morning commuters.
MTC pumps $494 million into local transit
Bay Area transit agencies including the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will be getting a huge funding boost.
Eastshore Freeway tops worst Bay Area commutes
The inbound morning commute along I-80 to the Bay Bridge has regained its title as the Bay Area’s worst.
Thousands ride on Bike to Work Day
Thousands of people in San Francisco rode to work on a bicycle Thursday morning on the Bay Area’s 21st annual Bike to Work Day, a spokeswoman for the …
24-hour BART tops late-night transit wishlist
Improvements in overnight Transbay transit service appear to be still be years away.
Bay Bridge traffic named Bay Area’s worst
A nearly seven-hour peak commute features average speeds as low as 4 miles per hour.