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.

Muni returns, increases service along bus lines temporarily affected during shelter order

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will return to modified service along some bus lines after the agency temporarily discontinued most lines earlier this month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agency officials announced Monday.

Muni bus drivers fearful of coronavirus even with route reductions

Some San Francisco Muni bus drivers said they don't feel safe after five employees tested positive for COVID-19 and they're taking matters into their own hands to protect themselves.

VTA light rail service returns Thursday

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is bringing back its light rail trains.

BART makes deep weekday service cuts

This week, just under 25,000 people rode BART; the normal daily average should be about 400,000.