Extreme heat threatens BART, other rail systems
Five weeks ago, two BART cars derailed between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations, causing minor injuries. The tracks got so heated that they couldn't support the weight of the train.
Five weeks ago, two BART cars derailed between Pleasant Hill and Concord stations, causing minor injuries. The tracks got so heated that they couldn't support the weight of the train.
Dead passenger found on BART train
A deceased man was found on board the last BART train of the night to arrive at the Berryessa station on Thursday, transit officials said.
A deceased man was found on board the last BART train of the night to arrive at the Berryessa station on Thursday, transit officials said.
Fatal incident stops Caltrain 104 line at Mountain View
Caltrain 104 southbound has paused its service due to a fatal incident near Mountain View Thursday morning, officials said.
Caltrain 104 southbound has paused its service due to a fatal incident near Mountain View Thursday morning, officials said.
BART Berryessa line shut down due to grass fire on tracks
BART service has stopped on the Berryessa Line due to a grass fire on the trackway at Warm Springs Station, the agency announced at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
BART service has stopped on the Berryessa Line due to a grass fire on the trackway at Warm Springs Station, the agency announced at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
BART to consider reinstating mask mandate
The board of directors for the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency will vote at its next meeting Thursday on whether to reinstate its mask mandate, the agency said in a news release.
The board of directors for the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency will vote at its next meeting Thursday on whether to reinstate its mask mandate, the agency said in a news release.
Caltrain hits, kills person in Palo Alto
The collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. on the tracks near West Meadow Drive in Palo Alto. The crash involved train No. 253, which was traveling with about 200 passengers. According to Caltrain no injuries have been reported on board.
The collision occurred around 4:45 p.m. on the tracks near West Meadow Drive in Palo Alto. The crash involved train No. 253, which was traveling with about 200 passengers. According to Caltrain no injuries have been reported on board.
Fence around San Francisco BART station fails to quell illegal street vending
Work remains underway to clear illegal vendors from around a San Francisco BART station.
Work remains underway to clear illegal vendors from around a San Francisco BART station.
BART reports major delays in East Bay because of power, ventilation problems
It was not Friday light in terms of commuting — at least for anyone who wanted to get to work on BART.
It was not Friday light in terms of commuting — at least for anyone who wanted to get to work on BART.
San Francisco BART plaza fenced off to curb drug use, illegal street vending
The 24th & Mission BART plaza has been fenced off because of illegal activity happening there, including open drug use and illegal vending of stolen goods.
The 24th & Mission BART plaza has been fenced off because of illegal activity happening there, including open drug use and illegal vending of stolen goods.
Port of Oakland shut down for a 3rd day; no end in sight for truckers protesting for independence
In its third day of shutdown, thousands of independent truck drivers are making history by uniting so they can remain independent at the Port of Oakland.
In its third day of shutdown, thousands of independent truck drivers are making history by uniting so they can remain independent at the Port of Oakland.
San Francisco Bay Ferry launches new ticket system, app
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) launched a new ticketing system and smartphone app for San Francisco Bay Ferry. WETA hopes the new system will improve and streamline the fare payment system for riders.
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) launched a new ticketing system and smartphone app for San Francisco Bay Ferry. WETA hopes the new system will improve and streamline the fare payment system for riders.
BART resumes some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill after morning fire
Update: BART has resumed some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill, BART officials announced.
Update: BART has resumed some services between Concord and Pleasant Hill, BART officials announced.
1 dead after being hit by BART, train service halted between South Hayward, Bay Fair
BART service was temporarily stopped between South Hayward and Bay Fair in all directions on Monday afternoon after a person was struck and killed by a train, officials say.
BART service was temporarily stopped between South Hayward and Bay Fair in all directions on Monday afternoon after a person was struck and killed by a train, officials say.
BART mask mandate to expire Monday
Starting Monday, BART riders will not be required to wear a mask. In April, officials voted to require face coverings as a temporary measure, and that rule was effective until July 18.
Starting Monday, BART riders will not be required to wear a mask. In April, officials voted to require face coverings as a temporary measure, and that rule was effective until July 18.
Man attacked at Hillsdale CalTrain Station left with lacerations
Investigators are looking for a suspect who attacked a man at the Hillsdale CalTrain station in San Mateo on Saturday. The man was left with lacerations to his head and face.
Investigators are looking for a suspect who attacked a man at the Hillsdale CalTrain station in San Mateo on Saturday. The man was left with lacerations to his head and face.
SFO International Terminal evacuated due to bomb threat, man detained
Update: SFO resumed normal operations early Saturday. AirTrain, BART, Check-in counters and security screening all reopened, according to authorities.
Update: SFO resumed normal operations early Saturday. AirTrain, BART, Check-in counters and security screening all reopened, according to authorities.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Tunnel to tomorrow? Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop is now open for business
Visitors to Las Vegas may soon be able to beat the street traffic by traveling underground on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop. Here's a first look from deep below Sin City.
Visitors to Las Vegas may soon be able to beat the street traffic by traveling underground on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop. Here's a first look from deep below Sin City.
VTA driver allegedly threatened 'some shooting' over COVID policy
A bus driver for the Valley Transportation Authority arrested last month on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence was allegedly upset over the agency's COVID vaccine policy.
A bus driver for the Valley Transportation Authority arrested last month on suspicion of making a criminal threat of gun violence was allegedly upset over the agency's COVID vaccine policy.
California ranks 9th for pedestrian deaths in the US
Smart Growth America found that in 2020, nearly 18 people a day were struck and killed while walking in the United States. Their research shows that pedestrian deaths are up 62% since 2009, after years of showing improvement.
Smart Growth America found that in 2020, nearly 18 people a day were struck and killed while walking in the United States. Their research shows that pedestrian deaths are up 62% since 2009, after years of showing improvement.