Nearly 1,500 California bridges are 'structurally deficient'
California has 1,493 bridges classified as structurally deficient, according to the Federal Highway Administration, That means 5.8%, have at least one key element such as the deck, superstructure, or foundation, rated in poor or worse condition.
California has 1,493 bridges classified as structurally deficient, according to the Federal Highway Administration, That means 5.8%, have at least one key element such as the deck, superstructure, or foundation, rated in poor or worse condition.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Concord homeless encampment packs up to meet deadline, has nowhere to go
Tuesday was moving day for some unsheltered people living in about 25 tents in a field under BART tracks, along San Miguel Road in Concord.
Tuesday was moving day for some unsheltered people living in about 25 tents in a field under BART tracks, along San Miguel Road in Concord.
Person falls onto BART tracks at San Bruno station
BART is reporting a person fell onto the trackway at San Bruno station Tuesday afternoon. Trains did not stop at the station for about an hour, due to a “major medical emergency.”
BART is reporting a person fell onto the trackway at San Bruno station Tuesday afternoon. Trains did not stop at the station for about an hour, due to a “major medical emergency.”
VTA to require workers be vaccinated against COVID
Santa Clara County's transit agency is finalizing plans to require all workers be vaccinated against COVID.
Santa Clara County's transit agency is finalizing plans to require all workers be vaccinated against COVID.
BART vigorously denies report that says agency 'fails across the board'
BART vigorously denies a report that says agency "fails across the board."
BART vigorously denies a report that says agency "fails across the board."
Box cutter attack aboard BART train ends in attempted murder charge
According to investigators, the attempted murder charge is validated by video evidence of the incident, a BART spokesperson said.
According to investigators, the attempted murder charge is validated by video evidence of the incident, a BART spokesperson said.
Bay Bridge crash shuts 3 lanes of traffic
A crash on the Bay Bridge has shut three lanes of traffic.
A crash on the Bay Bridge has shut three lanes of traffic.
BART trains to run until midnight on Sundays
As BART makes strides in its power cable replacement project, trains will run until midnight on Sundays again starting Feb. 14.
As BART makes strides in its power cable replacement project, trains will run until midnight on Sundays again starting Feb. 14.
AC Transit delays expected due to COVID infections among workers
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit bus service will likely be delayed, with the possibility of temporarily canceling lines, beginning Friday because of the recent rapid rise in COVID-19 cases among employees.
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit bus service will likely be delayed, with the possibility of temporarily canceling lines, beginning Friday because of the recent rapid rise in COVID-19 cases among employees.
VTA reaches collective bargaining agreement that includes appreciation pay for union members
A three-year collective bargaining agreement was approved Thursday between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and workers from the transit union.
A three-year collective bargaining agreement was approved Thursday between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and workers from the transit union.
Fire at abandoned El Cerrito building near BART tracks temporarily stops service
BART resumed service on the north end of the Richmond Line after a structure fire in an abandoned building near the El Cerrito del Norte station caused delays early Tuesday morning.
BART resumed service on the north end of the Richmond Line after a structure fire in an abandoned building near the El Cerrito del Norte station caused delays early Tuesday morning.
Toll increases take effect on 7 Bay Area bridges
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.
Free Bay Area public transit and extended service options offered on New Year's Eve
If you do have New Year's Eve plans to ring in 2022, you have ample options from Bay Area public transit to get around for free and safely.
If you do have New Year's Eve plans to ring in 2022, you have ample options from Bay Area public transit to get around for free and safely.
Employee complaints spike at Santa Clara County's VTA
Data received by San Jose Spotlight shows 129 complaints have been filed with VTA's Office of Civil Rights as of Dec. 9. That is significantly higher compared to last year, when employees filed 76 complaints.
Data received by San Jose Spotlight shows 129 complaints have been filed with VTA's Office of Civil Rights as of Dec. 9. That is significantly higher compared to last year, when employees filed 76 complaints.
Caltrain strikes occupied vehicle on tracks in San Francisco
A Caltrain struck an occupied vehicle on the tracks in San Francisco on Wednesday, but officials say there are no reports of injuries.
A Caltrain struck an occupied vehicle on the tracks in San Francisco on Wednesday, but officials say there are no reports of injuries.
Man charged with making threats toward VTA employees at committee meeting
A man is charged with making criminal threats toward the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency during a committee meeting.
A man is charged with making criminal threats toward the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency during a committee meeting.
There's a plan to stop the humming sound on the Golden Gate Bridge
The plan calls for attaching U-shaped clips to all 12,000 slats on the railings. It would cost $450,000 and could be finished by the end of next year if approved.
The plan calls for attaching U-shaped clips to all 12,000 slats on the railings. It would cost $450,000 and could be finished by the end of next year if approved.
Over 90% of BART employees fully vaccinated ahead of looming deadline
As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.
As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.
Leaders celebrate $4.5 billion in federal infrastructure funds for local transit
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco Saturday morning, alongside Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Bay Area transit leaders, to celebrate the nation's new infrastructure law.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco Saturday morning, alongside Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Bay Area transit leaders, to celebrate the nation's new infrastructure law.