San Mateo County Transit District CEO Jim Hartnett stepping down in April
Jim Hartnett announced that he will leave his post as CEO and general manager of the San Mateo County Transit District, overseeing Caltrain and SamTrans, in April 2021.
Amtrak train damaged by fire after collision with unoccupied vehicle in Newark
An Amtrak train collided with a vehicle at the end of Stevenson Boulevard in Newark early Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
BART stops selling paper tickets
BART has been promoting clipper cards during the pandemic, saying this touchless fare system is safer.
BART eliminates paper ticket sales at all stations to convert to Clipper card
BART has eliminated paper ticket sales at all of its stations and will sell fares exclusively through Clipper going forward, the transit agency said Monday.
New Caltrain schedule aimed at helping essential workers starts Monday
Caltrain is implementing a new schedule starting Monday aimed at improving service for essential workers and others dependent on public transit.
Water Emergency Transportation Authority exploring feasibility of hovercraft routes on bay
The attraction of hovercraft, unlike the catamarans now in use, is their ability to navigate shallow areas.
Person struck by Caltrain in San Francisco; system's 10th fatality of 2020
Caltrain's 10th fatality incident happened Wednesday night in San Francisco when a person was struck on the tracks at Mission Bay Drive's grade crossing.
Gas prices down, Bay Area still highest in U.S.
Demand for gasoline remains low across the country.
Car caravan in support of Indian farmers blocks traffic on Bay Bridge
Posts on social media show the protesters, traveling in a car caravan from around the region, are demanding support for Indian farmers who are on strike.
Utah celebrates state’s first wildlife bridge, as plans underway for landmark wildlife overpass in California
Images of deer, bears, moose and coyotes crossing a specially dedicated thoroughfare for wildlife have officials in Utah calling the project a huge success.
San Francisco Muni operator dies of coronavirus
The Muni operator is not being identified. But the SFMTA says he had been on long-term leave for a while, so he didn't come into contact with any passengers or co-workers.
MUNI operator dies of coronavirus complications
The man has not been identified.
Caltrain hits two occupied vehicles in Burlingame, no one injured
A Caltrain headed north struck two occupied vehicles on the tracks in Burlingame on Friday.�Miraculously, no one was injured.
Caltrain hits two occupied vehicles in Burlingame, no one injured
A Caltrain headed north struck two occupied vehicles on the tracks in Burlingame on Friday.
BART board approves early retirement offer for up to 40% of staff
The staff cuts would impact service. Some round-trip commuter routes would be eliminated.
Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek reopens after crash kills pedestrian
All lanes of southbound Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek have reopened, following a car crash that killed a pedestrian.
Golden Gate Bridge officials ax 200 jobs instead of toll hike
The Golden Gate Bridge toll is not going up, but authorities are cutting 200 jobs to make up a budget gap.
Golden Gate Bridge axes 200 jobs
The Golden Gate Bridge is eliminating more than 200 jobs instead of an alternative that would have increased tolls.
Fiscal crisis may push Golden Gate Bridge tolls to $10
Members of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District are set to meet to discuss possibly raising tolls another $2 or laying off workers. That means "pay as you go" drivers would pay about $10.
Gas prices drop 3 cents in last two weeks
The highest price for gas in America is in San Francisco.