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Advocates Help Save Oakland Bus Shelters

Oakland's maintenance strategy shouldn't be to destroy the bus shelters to prevent vandalism, say advocates and more enlightened city staffers

December 6, 2024

Mixed News for Local Measures

Transform sums up the wins and losses on state and local ballots

November 15, 2024

Safe-Streets Politicians Gain in the Bay Area

Against the national news of suck, here's a bit more good news around the Bay Area

November 8, 2024

Summit Asks: How Great Could Bay Area Public Transit Be?

A short summit brought together a who's who of advocates, officials, and leaders to talk about their vision for the future of public transportation in the Bay Area.

November 1, 2024

Op/Ed: The Bay Area Needs Transit Funding, but Future of Regional Measure Is Unclear  

Time is running out for the MTC to come up with a framework that has enough regional agreement to pass.

October 17, 2024

Commentary: Regional Transit Funding Measure Paused. Time for Deeper Organizing

Thoughts from the Transbay Coalition on the withdrawal of 'The Connect Bay Area Act'

June 6, 2024

Lawmakers Launch Bill They Hope Will Make Bay Area Transit Awesome

But many advocates are already concerned it could provide funding for more highways. And will it really provide the seamless and equitable transit system everyone says they want?

March 19, 2024

Advocates Demand Change After Another Crash on International

At least 14 people were injured Friday in yet another collision on International Blvd. in Oakland, this time involving two drivers and a bus.

March 12, 2024

S.F. Standard Fans Anti-Bike Hate

Advocates were outraged by Friday's feature story that repeats the tired stereotype of the scofflaw, Spandex-clad cyclist

December 12, 2023