Caltrain sales tax to be placed on November ballot after SF Supervisors pass measure
If ultimately approved by two thirds of voters across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually.
If ultimately approved by two thirds of voters across San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually.
Bay Area transit agencies in danger of failing without funding from Congress
Public transportation agencies around the Bay Area, along with their counterparts across the country say they have been devastated economically by COVID-19.
Public transportation agencies around the Bay Area, along with their counterparts across the country say they have been devastated economically by COVID-19.
California sues Uber, Lyft over driver classification
Rideshare drivers gathered on Wednesday in San Jose to enlist more members and support the pro-AB-5 lawsuit, which would force Uber and Lyft to make them full employees.
Rideshare drivers gathered on Wednesday in San Jose to enlist more members and support the pro-AB-5 lawsuit, which would force Uber and Lyft to make them full employees.
SFMTA board latest to approve Caltrain ballot measure before Friday deadline
The tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually for the agency, which desperately needs the funding to operate the system as ridership has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually for the agency, which desperately needs the funding to operate the system as ridership has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caltrain fatally strikes person in Redwood City
A Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.
A Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks in Redwood City on Tuesday morning, according to the transit agency.
Police investigating non-fatal El Cerrito del Norte BART station shooting
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a non-fatal shooting Thursday that briefly shutdown El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a non-fatal shooting Thursday that briefly shutdown El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
San Mateo County supervisors oppose Caltrain tax measure proposed by supervisors in San Francisco
San Mateo officials, who are promoting instead what they are calling a "clean" ballot measure, said the San Francisco proposal would impose too many conditions on the release of funding.
San Mateo officials, who are promoting instead what they are calling a "clean" ballot measure, said the San Francisco proposal would impose too many conditions on the release of funding.
Groundbreaking ceremony Monday for mixed-use Pittsburg development project near BART station
The city of Pittsburg will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a mixed-use development near the Pittsburg BART station, city officials said Friday.
The city of Pittsburg will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a mixed-use development near the Pittsburg BART station, city officials said Friday.
Muni driver allegedly attacked with bat after asking passengers to wear face masks
According to the San Francisco Police Department, on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. officers were called to 11th and Division streets regarding an assault on a bus.
According to the San Francisco Police Department, on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. officers were called to 11th and Division streets regarding an assault on a bus.
BART official doesn't 'see how BART is going to survive'
BART is in a "fiscal emergency," one of its directors said.
BART is in a "fiscal emergency," one of its directors said.
Santa Clara County defers Caltrain tax measure, transit agency at risk of temporary shut down
A new plan unveiled Tuesday would direct revenue from the proposed tax measure into an escrow account controlled by the three-county Joint Powers Board that manages the Peninsula rail system.
A new plan unveiled Tuesday would direct revenue from the proposed tax measure into an escrow account controlled by the three-county Joint Powers Board that manages the Peninsula rail system.
Elected officials release statement calling for voters to decide on Caltrain funding
A joint statement issued by seven elected officials calls for letting voters decide on funding for the Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco.
A joint statement issued by seven elected officials calls for letting voters decide on funding for the Caltrain service between the South Bay and San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge road work to close lanes Sunday night, traffic delays anticipated
Traffic on the bridge will remain open in both directions, but motorists may be delayed while the lanes are closed.
Traffic on the bridge will remain open in both directions, but motorists may be delayed while the lanes are closed.
John Lee Cowell sentenced to life for fatal stabbing of Nia Wilson at BART station
John Lee Cowell was sentenced to life in prison during a virtual hearing Friday morning for fatally stabbing Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
John Lee Cowell was sentenced to life in prison during a virtual hearing Friday morning for fatally stabbing Nia Wilson at an Oakland BART station.
Bay Area mass transit’s future in jeopardy experts say
Bay Area transit systems are experiencing unprecedented financial strain, and transit experts are saying the future of mass transit in the Bay Area is in danger.
Bay Area transit systems are experiencing unprecedented financial strain, and transit experts are saying the future of mass transit in the Bay Area is in danger.
Caltrain warns commuter trains could stop running as funding issues arise
What will happen when federal CARES Act funding runs out?
What will happen when federal CARES Act funding runs out?
Caltrain officials says service cuts may severely disrupt service
Caltrain is struggling with a plunge in ridership and revenue.
Caltrain is struggling with a plunge in ridership and revenue.
BART station at SFO closed due to police activity
The BART station at SFO was closed on Wednesday morning while police removed a suspicious package.
The BART station at SFO was closed on Wednesday morning while police removed a suspicious package.
Gasoline prices up 2 cents in last two weeks
The average price per gallon here in the Bay Area is $3.20.
The average price per gallon here in the Bay Area is $3.20.
Possible delays as Golden Gate Bridge road striping continues Sunday night
Only one southbound lane and two northbound lanes will be open during the work.
Only one southbound lane and two northbound lanes will be open during the work.