Despite California's 'reopening,' Bay Area transit suffers slow recovery

Three full months since the state formally reopened, movement around the Bay is still very much a slow, recovering work in progress.

BART train drags woman to death as she's tethered to dog

BART is now confirming that a woman was dragged to her death after the doors of a train closed between her and the dog she had on a leash. Now federal authorities are looking into the horrific accident.

Woman killed by BART train in horrific accident
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A BART passenger was dragged and killed by a train departing the Powell Street station as she was on the platform but her leashed dog remained inside the car, authorities said Tuesday. KTVU FOX 2's Christien Kafton reports.

Woman struck and killed by BART train, Powell Street station reopens

BART officials confirm a woman on the tracks was struck and killed by a train at its Powell Street station, causing the station to temporarily close. The incident is created major systemwide delays on Monday.

San Francisco's cable cars out of service due to power outage

Cable car lines in San Francisco are down Thursday and are expected to remain out of service for the remainder of the night. 

9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers

Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.

VTA light rail trains are running again with limited service

The South Bay's train service is returning to rails three months after the Bay Area's deadliest mass shooting. That means people who rely on public transportation for work can take advantage of it once again.

VTA testing out light-rail trains before allowing passengers back on board

Three months after the tragic mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose, the agency is moving toward resuming service.

VTA light-rail worker dies in apparent suicide

A Valley Transportation Authority employee who survived the light-rail yard massacre in San Jose in May has died by apparent suicide, authorities said Tuesday.

Caltrain strikes occupied vehicle in Burlingame, fatally injures driver

The driver of a vehicle was killed on Tuesday when the vehicle they were in was struck by a Caltrain in Burlingame, officials say. 

California's attorney general to investigate BART cop's role in shooting death of Oscar Grant

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday announced the state Department of Justice will conduct an independent review of a BART police officer's role in the shooting death of Oscar Grant.   

Investigation under way after threats targeting some Golden Gate District bus drivers

Golden Gate Transit officials have launched an investigation after flyers were discovered threatening to "rid" and "exterminate" certain bus drivers in the transit district. 

18-year-olds and younger can now ride MUNI for free
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Anyone 18-year-old and younger can now ride MUNI for free, for 1 year. The program will run for 12 months.

49er Faithful shows up early for preseason home opener

The San Francisco 49ers are playing their first preseason game of the year Saturday, hosting the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Caltrain to boost service beyond pre-pandemic levels

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, Caltrain will increase their service to the highest level it has ever been.

BART police bloodied woman who skipped $3.60 fare, video shows

The accusations of excessive force by BART police raise questions about officer training and whether law enforcement employ every means possible to de-escalate seemingly commonplace issues without resorting to fists and weapons.