BART sees record ridership this week – hopes for more
BART celebrated a few milestones this week, including the 51st anniversary of the transit system. BART also enjoyed hitting record ridership since the pandemic, seeing almost 193,000 riders on Wednesday this week.
BART celebrated a few milestones this week, including the 51st anniversary of the transit system. BART also enjoyed hitting record ridership since the pandemic, seeing almost 193,000 riders on Wednesday this week.
BART records highest post-pandemic ridership
The Bay Area Rapid Transit agency shared on Wednesday that it achieved its highest ridership since the pandemic.
The Bay Area Rapid Transit agency shared on Wednesday that it achieved its highest ridership since the pandemic.
BART train retirement, schedule changes start Monday
BART is making changes all riders should know about, starting Monday morning. The final train of the original BART cars will be officially retired.
BART is making changes all riders should know about, starting Monday morning. The final train of the original BART cars will be officially retired.
Riders speak with BART officials about upcoming changes, share thoughts
Friday evening at the Embarcadero Station in San Francisco, riders boarded the train and were able to engage in conversation with BART officials.
Friday evening at the Embarcadero Station in San Francisco, riders boarded the train and were able to engage in conversation with BART officials.
The trade-offs in running more BART trains on popular lines
Starting Monday, BART will run trains more frequently on the most popular lines in its system. But there are trade-offs to that move.
Starting Monday, BART will run trains more frequently on the most popular lines in its system. But there are trade-offs to that move.
New housing for the homeless OK'd for VTA bus yard in San Jose
After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.
After hours of discussion and public comment on Thursday, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board voted to move forward with putting up temporary housing for the homeless.
Body of missing Netflix engineer found in San Francisco Bay
The body of a Netflix engineer who went missing last month soon after moving to San Jose has been found in the San Francisco Bay.
The body of a Netflix engineer who went missing last month soon after moving to San Jose has been found in the San Francisco Bay.
'It was so frightening': Cyclist injured by unsecured fence on Golden Gate Bridge
A Bay Area cyclist said she was struck by loose construction fencing on the Golden Gate Bridge, causing several injuries. She said the safety hazards remain.
A Bay Area cyclist said she was struck by loose construction fencing on the Golden Gate Bridge, causing several injuries. She said the safety hazards remain.
2 mechanics taken to hospital after VTA bus catches fire in maintenance yard
Two Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority mechanics suffered smoke inhalation on Friday after trying to extinguish a battery electric bus fire that ignited on the transportation agency's property, officials said.
Two Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority mechanics suffered smoke inhalation on Friday after trying to extinguish a battery electric bus fire that ignited on the transportation agency's property, officials said.
Beyonce gets key to the city, concert preparation underway in Santa Clara
The City of Santa Clara will also name her honorary Mayor for the day and will give her a key to the city.
The City of Santa Clara will also name her honorary Mayor for the day and will give her a key to the city.
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Teen driver led police on chase back and forth over Bay Bridge: CHP
A 16-year-old led police on a wild chase from the East Bay into San Francisco where he struck a police dog and back to the East Bay before hiding in an apartment complex where he waited hours to surrender Friday night, police said.
A 16-year-old led police on a wild chase from the East Bay into San Francisco where he struck a police dog and back to the East Bay before hiding in an apartment complex where he waited hours to surrender Friday night, police said.
Uber raises the minimum age for most California drivers to 25, saying insurance costs are too high
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.
Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state.
Video: officer skillfully retrieves phone from Golden Gate Bridge ledge
A patrol officer is receiving praise for helping recover a cellphone that had fallen to a ledge on the Golden Gate Bridge.
A patrol officer is receiving praise for helping recover a cellphone that had fallen to a ledge on the Golden Gate Bridge.
'Major medical emergency' prompts closure at Hayward BART Station
A “major medical emergency” has occurred at the Hayward BART Station, prompting a closure, according to BART officials.
A “major medical emergency” has occurred at the Hayward BART Station, prompting a closure, according to BART officials.
Sen. Scott Wiener touts BART improvements
BART and state leaders say they are working to improve the overall feel of ridership, which means addressing safety, cleanliness and reliability for riders and employees.
BART and state leaders say they are working to improve the overall feel of ridership, which means addressing safety, cleanliness and reliability for riders and employees.
Worried by summer's disasters and extreme weather? Climate scientists have advice
Tips on how you can actively combat climate change.
Tips on how you can actively combat climate change.
Driverless taxis now allowed to charge for rides in San Francisco
Autonomous car companies Cruise and Waymo are now allowed to charge for all rides in San Francisco. This latest move comes as those autonomous driving companies are facing increased scrutiny.
Autonomous car companies Cruise and Waymo are now allowed to charge for all rides in San Francisco. This latest move comes as those autonomous driving companies are facing increased scrutiny.
Bill proposing Bay Area bridge toll increase for public transit paused
A bill proposing a temporary toll increase for Bay Area bridges to fund public transportation has been shelved, its authoring legislators said Monday.
A bill proposing a temporary toll increase for Bay Area bridges to fund public transportation has been shelved, its authoring legislators said Monday.
New autonomous vehicle shuttle on Treasure Island
The Loop has small 10-person shuttles ready to give people a free lift around Treasure Island. It is a free shuttle and one of the state's first to use autonomous vehicles on public roadways.
The Loop has small 10-person shuttles ready to give people a free lift around Treasure Island. It is a free shuttle and one of the state's first to use autonomous vehicles on public roadways.