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Tracking Transit’s Return
A round up of what's happening at the Bay Area's three biggest transit agencies and the inevitable return to pre-pandemic service levels
May 11, 2021
Eagle Rock Bus Advocates Invite Councilmember de León to Support BRT Plan
As Metro's Eagle Rock Bus Rapid Transit plans approach a vote of the Metro board, City Councilmember Kevin de León has not committed to support a robust transit-, walk-, and bike-friendly Beautiful Boulevard proposal.
May 10, 2021
Foothill Transit to Temporarily Cut Fares for Passes
The discount will lower the prices of day passes to $3 and 31-day passes for local travel, the Silver Streak, Express to $30, $55 and $90 respectively.
May 7, 2021
Massive $73B Bill Would Finally Boost E-Buses
A new bill would give (almost) the same amount of funding to transit agencies to electrify nation’s bus fleet as President Biden promised to private drivers to electrify their cars.
May 7, 2021
People to Transit Agencies: Get it Together
Poll shows transit riders support efforts of Seamless Bay Areas and others in seeking an integrated system
May 4, 2021
“Seamless and Resilient Bay Area Transit Act” Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
One step closer to a Seamless Bay Area.
April 28, 2021
Support the Bullet Train for Earth Day
Advocates are gearing up to protect California's high-speed rail project this Earth Day because of its importance in fighting climate-change
April 22, 2021
Cal Amtrak Wants Safer Ballpark Plan
Head of the agency that runs passenger trains between San Jose and Sacramento wants more done to address rail safety issues at proposed Howard Terminal ballpark
April 21, 2021
Commentary: California Needs a Night Train Now
The Europeans are expanding overnight intercity services. So is Amtrak on the East Coast. When will California get on board?
April 14, 2021
Op-Ed: A Case for Seamless Transit
A new report from Seamless Bay Area outlines key governance reforms that could transform Bay Area transit.
April 14, 2021
