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Training Ramps up for East Bay’s BRT, Opening Date Still Unclear
AC Transit reiterates to motorists to get outta the damn bus lane... plus some thoughts on fares
May 7, 2020
Supervisor Hahn Calls for Requiring Face Covering for Metro Bus Riders
Supervisor Hahn is calling for Metro requiring all bus riders to wear masks for COVID-19 safety. The best way to accomplish this is not entirely clear; enforcement can be problematic.
May 6, 2020
Assembly Returns; Transportation Committee Takes on High-Speed Rail, Relief for Parking Debt
Rather than focus on fallout from COVID-19, the Assembly Transportation Committee was bent on reining in the High-Speed Rail Authority
May 5, 2020
People Are Still Riding the Bus During COVID-19 — and We Need To Protect Them
If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.
May 1, 2020
CTC: Active Transportation Program Application Deadlines Delayed, More Actions
Three months' delay for 2021 program. Exception for quick-build pilot, which will delay deadlines for one month. Other transportation funding deadlines also delayed
April 30, 2020
Op-Ed: Public Transit Must Be Included in Discussions of Economic Recovery
Recently, Governor Newsom created an economic recovery council of over eighty leaders. The council's goal is to develop recommendations for an economic recovery plan that helps all Californians, especially those hit hardest by the pandemic.
April 29, 2020
San Diego Study: Transit Remains Essential for Essential Workers
Circulate San Diego used census data to determine that many of the people still riding transit are going to and from jobs deemed "essential" under stay-at-home rules
April 23, 2020
Caltrain and AC Transit Will Ask for Money in November Ballot Measures
A look at what to expect from ballot measures to fund Caltrain and AC Transit
April 22, 2020
MTC Votes on Federal Relief Allocation: No Set Aside for Worker, Rider Protections
Advocates had asked the commission to set aside five percent of the money to provide COVID-19 protective equipment and sanitation for transit workers and riders. The commissioners demurred, saying they didn't want to micromanage the transit agencies.
April 22, 2020
Pandemic Underscores Difficulties Accessing Transportation for People with Disabilities
Everyone still needs to access essentials, whether it is groceries or medical care. Some people with disabilities are having an especially hard time figuring out how to do so safely.
April 21, 2020
