Pilot project could make most transfers across transit agencies free or heavily discounted

Most transfers across multiple transit agencies would be heavily discounted or even free under a new pilot project Bay Area public transit officials are currently considering. 

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials

The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.

VTA driver praised for quick actions after bus attacked in Morgan Hill

A driver with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is being praised for his quick thinking after his bus was nearly rammed head on by an SUV, then attacked with pruning shears.

Report on BART passenger dragged to death criticizes station conditions

A new report from federal investigators reveals new details on the death of a BART passenger who was dragged when her dog's leash got caught in a train's sliding door.

San Francisco Muni shooting leaves 1 injured, suspect missing

A 34-year-old man was shot on a Muni bus and San Francisco police are searching for the person who pulled the trigger.

BART increasing police patrols on trains

BART is more than doubling its police presence on train cars beginning on Monday.

BART passenger shot, pistol-whipped

One man was grazed by a bullet and pistol-whipped by another passenger on a BART train Thursday night, police said.

BART experiencing major delays; recovering after trains were not stopping at Embarcadero

BART trains are once again stopping at Embarcadero station in San Francisco Thursday night after the transit agency experienced major delays. The system is now recovering, according to officials.

Bay Bridge traffic backup involves man in crisis, fatal crash

A man suffering from a mental health crisis on the Bay Bridge caused a traffic backup for nine hours that led to the death of two people driving behind the string of cars caught up in the backup. 

Bay Bridge lights were supposed to go dark, but glitch in the 'off switch' illuminates the span again

The famed Bay Bridge LED light display was supposed to have its swan song earlier this month, but perhaps only to further demonstrate why it needed to come down, the "off switch" glitched Sunday night, providing an unexpected encore presentation. 

New task force to remove abandoned cars from streets in Oakland

A new task force will remove abandoned cars on Oakland streets as part of the City's "Reimagining Public Safety" effort, officials announced.

Bay Bridge traffic delayed by police activity

Drivers heading east on the Bay Bridge are warned to expect delays Wednesday afternoon due to police activity on the span near Treasure Island.

BART's Inspector General will not serve the rest of her term

BART's Inspector General is retiring early and without explanation. Harriet Richardson told the board last week she won't finish out her term.

New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free

According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.

2 major BART projects will make it cleaner and more reliable

Though BART is struggling to regain riders, it knows it must improve the system to win them back. Two major projects will make key stations easier to deal with and trains less likely to lose power.

San Francisco Muni faces 'fiscal cliff'

San Francisco's Muni is among the Bay Area's transit agencies facing unprecedented financial challenges.