Wind tunnel testing underway as engineers work to silence humming on Golden Gate Bridge
Following a retrofit last year of the sidewalk safety railing, wind is causing the Golden Gate Bridge to emit a loud hum that can be heard for miles. Engineers are working on a solution, but bridge officials couldn't provide additional details.
Following a retrofit last year of the sidewalk safety railing, wind is causing the Golden Gate Bridge to emit a loud hum that can be heard for miles. Engineers are working on a solution, but bridge officials couldn't provide additional details.
San Francisco streetcars return but iconic cable cars remain parked
San Francisco’s iconic cable cars remain sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic but officials said Friday the city’s historic streetcars will start rolling again this weekend.
San Francisco’s iconic cable cars remain sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic but officials said Friday the city’s historic streetcars will start rolling again this weekend.
Mayor London Breed celebrates the return of the F-Line and Muni Metro service
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and officials with the SFMTA gathered Friday to bring back the long-awaited F-Line and Muni subway service.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and officials with the SFMTA gathered Friday to bring back the long-awaited F-Line and Muni subway service.
BART’s 9 p.m. pandemic-era curfew is ending Aug. 30
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
Experts say Bay Area transportation infrastructure up to par
BART, the Bay Area's dominant rail line, said voters have supported safety for the past 17 years, first with the 2004 passage of a $1.3 billion earthquake retrofit plan.
BART, the Bay Area's dominant rail line, said voters have supported safety for the past 17 years, first with the 2004 passage of a $1.3 billion earthquake retrofit plan.
Amtrak train collides with big rig outside of Brentwood
An Amtrak train smashed into a semi truck causing a extensive damage and a diesel spill. No one was injured but the train had to be evacuated and passengers were loaded onto buses to continue their travels.
An Amtrak train smashed into a semi truck causing a extensive damage and a diesel spill. No one was injured but the train had to be evacuated and passengers were loaded onto buses to continue their travels.
Amtrak train collides with dump truck near Brentwood
The accident happened shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday at an unmarked train crossing near Brentwood.
The accident happened shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday at an unmarked train crossing near Brentwood.
VTA employee, member of Sikh community, recovering after being pierced by an arrow
A Valley Transportation Authority bus driver is recovering from a near-brush with death. While at work recently in San Jose, he was shot in the back with an arrow.
A Valley Transportation Authority bus driver is recovering from a near-brush with death. While at work recently in San Jose, he was shot in the back with an arrow.
Berkeley OKs spending $53M on affordable housing projects at BART stations
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
Police activity shuts down down most eastbound lanes of Bay Bridge
Most eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge were shut down early Friday morning due to police activity.
Most eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge were shut down early Friday morning due to police activity.
VTA's system hacked: Transit officials say buses, light rail not impacted
It’s a crime becoming more common in the 21st Century. And now, someone has hacked the Valley Transportation Authority. Thursday, VTA staffers worked to hire a third party cyber expert to investigate the crime.
It’s a crime becoming more common in the 21st Century. And now, someone has hacked the Valley Transportation Authority. Thursday, VTA staffers worked to hire a third party cyber expert to investigate the crime.
Federal infrastructure plan spurs talk of Vegas-LA rail service
Proposed federal infrastructure funding for rail projects has transportation planners taking another look at a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas passenger route and a high-speed rail line along the I-15 corridor to Victorville.
Proposed federal infrastructure funding for rail projects has transportation planners taking another look at a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas passenger route and a high-speed rail line along the I-15 corridor to Victorville.
BART launches campaign to combat sexual harassment
Anyka Barber from the Betti Ono art gallery and community space spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about the new campaign to address sexual harassment on trains and other public spaces.
Anyka Barber from the Betti Ono art gallery and community space spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about the new campaign to address sexual harassment on trains and other public spaces.
SF Muni to resume Subway service starting on May 15 for first time since August attempt
City officials on Friday announced the return of subway rail service along San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's K-Ingleside and N-Judah lines beginning next month.
City officials on Friday announced the return of subway rail service along San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's K-Ingleside and N-Judah lines beginning next month.
MTC launches Clipper card mobile app with Apple Pay compatibility
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission launched a mobile Clipper card app this week and made the transit-fare payment system available on iPhone and Apple Watch via Apple Pay.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission launched a mobile Clipper card app this week and made the transit-fare payment system available on iPhone and Apple Watch via Apple Pay.
San Francisco supervisors propose free Muni program to boost ridership
San Francisco is a city that has long relied on public transit to get people to work, school, and generally out and about. Now two supervisors want to make Muni free as part of a $10 million pilot program, paid for with stimulus funds.
San Francisco is a city that has long relied on public transit to get people to work, school, and generally out and about. Now two supervisors want to make Muni free as part of a $10 million pilot program, paid for with stimulus funds.
SF supervisors proposed 'Free Muni' pilot program to encourage ridership as city reopens
Two San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday proposed legislation to fund a three-month pilot program providing free public transit to boost San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ridership, which plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday proposed legislation to fund a three-month pilot program providing free public transit to boost San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ridership, which plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BART expecting to resume late-night service, add more trains later this year
BART will re-expand its train schedules later this year, offering more frequent trips and later service as riders are expected return to public transit as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, agency officials said Thursday.
BART will re-expand its train schedules later this year, offering more frequent trips and later service as riders are expected return to public transit as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, agency officials said Thursday.
Construction on suicide barrier to temporarily narrow Golden Gate Bridge sidewalk
Parts of the Golden Gate Bridge's eastside sidewalk will soon be narrower due to work on the suicide deterrent net, officials with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District said.
Parts of the Golden Gate Bridge's eastside sidewalk will soon be narrower due to work on the suicide deterrent net, officials with the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District said.
BART takes stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence
BART on Friday announced the "Not One More Girl" campaign to take a stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
BART on Friday announced the "Not One More Girl" campaign to take a stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence.