Bay Area mass transit systems prepare for gradual ridership increases as restrictions ease

San Francisco leaders are preparing to reopen as many as 95% of the city's retail businesses for curbside pickup and delivery. That means that mass transit is ramping up and preparing to get people moving.

Caltrain braces for service termination as a last resort

The COVID-19 crisis is costing transit agencies, riders, and in some cases, the lion’s share of revenue.

BART begins weekend shutdown for Orinda track project

Some lanes of Highway 24 in Orinda are also closing overnight, due to the BART track replacement project near the Orinda station.

Commuting could be far worse in Bay Area after crisis lifts, study finds

Commuters who drive could face much longer trips to work in the Bay Area if there's a significant drop in mass transit use after the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Highway 101 lanes reopen as crews replace Alemany deck

Caltrans crews taking advantage of light traffic during COVID-19 shelter orders have completed work earlier than scheduled on the U.S. Highway 101 Alemany Deck replacement project.

SamTrans reduces service on 31 routes

The service changes took effect on Sunday and came amid a sharp reduction in ridership since the regional shelter-in-place order went into effect last month, with a drop of 65-70 percent across most routes, SamTrans officials said.

Samtrans cuts back bus services
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The cuts are due to a decline in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Average price of a gallon of gas at $1.93
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Tulsa, Oklahoma currently has the cheapest price per gallon of gasoline in the nation.

COVID-19: CA DMV waives late fees, delays registration requirements

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday that provides some relief to Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

BART riders must wear face coverings on trains, inside stations

Starting Wednesday, the Bay Area’s largest transit operator is enforcing mandatory masks inside stations and on board trains. BART said its following county health orders from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties that require masks in public.