Fares
Streetsblog California
Building a Better Regional Ballot Measure w/ Seamless Bay Area’s Ian Griffiths
As we prepare to bid goodbye to 2020, Streetsblog SF continues its interview series with local and national experts to lay the groundwork for the best possible transit mega-measure for 2022
December 17, 2020
Now Fare Integration Is Unfair?
Tired transit parochialism returns in time for Monday's MTC committee meeting
December 9, 2020
Study: Free Transit Doesn’t Reduce Driving — But Does Increase Local Business Support
A new study finds that commuters with access to free public transportation don't drive any less — but they do take more leisure and shopping trips than those who have to pay their own fare, which could help provide local economies with the cash they need to provide a broader range of social services over time.
November 24, 2020
Getting People to Vote: Fare-Free Transit and Bike-Share on Election Day
If you're planning to vote in person, your local transit agency or bike-share company might help you with a free ride.
November 2, 2020
Fare Integration Mock-Up
Seamless Bay Area creates a working model of a rational fare structure for the region's transit systems
October 27, 2020
Mayor Garcetti Introduces New Metro TAP App – Riders Can Now Use Phone To Pay Fare
Riders can now use iPhones to pay fare on Metro bus and rail, Metro Bike Share, and L.A. County municipal operator buses
September 4, 2020
Metro CEO Phil Washington Announces “Fareless System Initiative”
Internal Metro Task Force looking to implement fare-free transit pilot in early 2021
August 28, 2020
SPUR Talk: Abandon Fares?
The COVID pandemic has forced AC Transit and Santa Clara VTA to experiment with running transit without charging fares
June 18, 2020
“Faster Bay Area” Hits the Brakes
Mega ballot measure put on hold over coronavirus concerns
March 24, 2020
Lawmaker Wants Transit Agencies to Play Nice
New bill would force Bay Area operators to put customer first
February 5, 2020
